Match Each Definition to the Correct Term

question 29

Multiple Choice

Match each definition to the correct term
-A hominid thought to have displayed facultative bipedalism.

• A)Founder effect
• B)Homo habilis
• C)Latin binomial
• D)Australopithecus africanus
• E)Convergent evolution
• F)Ardipithecus ramidus
• G)Neanderthals
• H)Chimpanzees
• I)Homo erectus
• J)Astragalus

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Definitions:

Degenerative Disease

A condition marked by progressive deterioration of tissues or organs, often leading to loss of function.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

A rare neurological disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks part of its peripheral nervous system, often leading to weakness and tingling in the extremities initially.

Stroke

A condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is impaired. It may cause temporary or permanent damage.