Compared with Australopithecus Skulls, Human Skulls Contain Holes Through Which

question 66

Multiple Choice

Compared with Australopithecus skulls, human skulls contain holes through which blood vessels could pass. This would have led to:

• A)better brain cooling.
• B)increased brain size.
• C)changes in diet.
• D)both better brain cooling and increased brain size.

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