The Origins of Physical Anthropology Arose from Two Areas of Interest

question 26

Multiple Choice

The origins of physical anthropology arose from two areas of interest among 19th century scientists. What did these areas concern?

• A) the origins of modern species and human variation
• B) the genetic determinants of behavior and osteology
• C) nonhuman primates and origins of modern species
• D) human variation and osteology
• E) human evolution and nonhuman primates

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