Comparing the Body Structures of Organisms to Find Evidence of a Shared

question 43

Multiple Choice

Comparing the body structures of organisms to find evidence of a shared evolutionary history is called ________.

• A) outgrouping
• B) relativistic physiology
• C) comparative anatomy
• D) analogous reconstruction

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Definitions:

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (such as calcium) contained in a certain volume of bone, indicating its strength and risk for fracture.

Reduced Interest

A decrease in engagement or enthusiasm for activities or subjects that one previously found appealing or important.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone produced primarily in the testes in males and the ovaries in females, playing a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

Developing Embryos

Early stages of fetal development following conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of organ formation.