Discuss Anatomical Characteristics That Relate to Primates' Arboreal Adaptation

question 40

Essay

Discuss anatomical characteristics that relate to primates' arboreal adaptation.

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Definitions:

Basolateral Amygdala

Part of the brain's limbic system, involved in processing emotions and memory, and plays a critical role in response to stress and fear.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in complex behaviors including planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any need for learning or previous experience.