The Vast Branching Tree of Historical Relationships for All Known

question 32

Multiple Choice

The vast branching tree of historical relationships for all known species that live or ever have lived

• A)connects evolutionary history to the current diversity of life on Earth.
• B)is a map that reflects the process of descent with modification.
• C)is known as a phylogenetic tree.
• D)A and C
• E)All of the above

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Definitions:

Neonates

Newborn infants, especially within the first month after birth, emphasizing the earliest phase of life outside the womb.

Cephalocaudal Development

A pattern of growth where development proceeds from the head downward through the body.

Cerebellum

The area of the lower, back part of the brain involved in coordination and balance.

Brainstem

The portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, responsible for basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.