The Masticatory-Functional Hypothesis States That

question 10

Multiple Choice

The masticatory-functional hypothesis states that

• A) over time there was a clear reduction in the size of the face and jaws.
• B) tooth and jaw size have decreased over time.
• C) change in skull form represents a response to decreased demands on the chewing muscles.
• D) tooth and jaw size increased over time.

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