What Does the Nariokotome Boy Skeleton Suggest to Scientists

question 47

Multiple Choice

What does the Nariokotome Boy skeleton suggest to scientists?

• A)that Homo erectus had short arms and long legs
• B)that Homo erectus lived in cold climates
• C)that modern human growth patterns were already present in Homo erectus
• D)that this species acted exactly like modern humans

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Definitions:

Skeletal System

The framework of bones and cartilages that supports the body, protects internal organs, and facilitates movement.

Photoreceptors

Specialized cells found in the retina of the eye that convert light into electrical signals, facilitating vision.

Retina

A layer at the back of the eyeball containing cells that are sensitive to light and that trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain, where a visual image is formed.

Optic Nerve

The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.