Which Group of Vertebrates Is Phylogenetically Oldest and Retains the Ancestral

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which group of vertebrates is phylogenetically oldest and retains the ancestral type of heart?

• A) Reptiles
• B) Amphibians
• C) Fishes
• D) Birds
• E) Mammals

Critique the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) in terms of reliability, validity, and the influence of politics on psychiatric diagnoses.

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Explore the concept of total institutions and their impact on mental illness and treatment.

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