Name Two Reasons Why Kanzi and Mulika Have Developed Much

question 41

Essay

Name two reasons why Kanzi and Mulika have developed much greater language capabilities than other chimpanzees.

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Definitions:

Dermatome

An area of skin supplied by sensory nerves stemming from a single spinal nerve root, important in defining patterns of sensation and diagnosing nerve or spinal cord injuries.

Trauma

A physical or psychological injury or wound, often resulting from an intense stressor or event.

Afferent Fibers

Nerve fibers that carry sensory signals from the body's periphery towards the central nervous system.

Peripheral Nervous System

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.