The Idea That Humans Share Some Developmental Processes with Other

question 130

Multiple Choice

The idea that humans share some developmental processes with other animals because of their shared evolutionary history is referred to as

• A) FASD.
• B) developmental resilience.
• C) fetal programming.
• D) phylogenetic continuity.

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Definitions:

Platysma

A muscle in the neck region that plays a role in facial expression, such as lowering the lower jaw and lip.

Mandible

The lower jawbone in humans and some animals, which holds the lower teeth in place and plays a key role in biting and chewing.

Levator Anguli Oris

A facial muscle that elevates the angle of the mouth, contributing to expressions such as smiling.

Normal Populations

Populations in which the distribution of data points follows a normal (bell-shaped) distribution curve.