Two Forms of Evidence Help to Confirm the Hypothesis That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Two forms of evidence help to confirm the hypothesis that H. erectus evolved in Africa. First, all of the earlier hominins come from Africa. Second,

• A) well-preserved postcranial elements are scarce at some H. erectus sites.
• B) the adult height of the Nariokotome youth would have been about 6 feet.
• C) by 1.7 mya there are well-dated fossils of H. erectus at East Turkana, in Kenya, and not long after at other sites in East Africa.
• D) postcranial bones look very similar to modern humans.
• E) growth pattern of Nariokotome would have been similar to that of modern humans.

Distinguish between different conceptual models of nursing and their unique elements.

Understand the importance of selecting a conceptual model that aligns with a nurse's professional beliefs and values.

Comprehend the terminology and classifications used within conceptual nursing models.

Identify the historical context and contributors to formal nursing knowledge.

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Definitions:

Ovum

A female gamete or egg cell that, when fertilized by a sperm, begins the process of developing into a new organism.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells or gametes in sexually reproducing organisms that combine with the female gamete, leading to fertilization and the development of a new organism.

Teratogen

Any factor that can cause a birth defect.

Birth Defect

A physical or biochemical abnormality that is present at birth and that may cause physical or mental disability.