Relative to Other Primates, Prosimian Adaptations Include

question 25

Multiple Choice

Relative to other primates, prosimian adaptations include:

• A)an enlarged olfactory bulb and enlarged scent glands.
• B)a larger brain.
• C)a reduced number of teeth.
• D)smaller eye orbits.

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Definitions:

Nasal Conchae

Curved bony projections in the nasal cavity that help to humidify, warm, and filter air as it is inhaled.

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces within the bones of the skull and face, connected to the nasal cavity and involved in the production of mucus and voice resonance.

Paranasal Sinuses

Air-filled spaces in the bones of the skull that are connected to the nasal cavity.

Nasopharynx

The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx, connecting the nasal cavity above to the mouth and larynx below.