There Are Three Explanations Posited to Explain How Primates Developed

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Essay

There are three explanations posited to explain how primates developed such big brains.Name the three explanations and generate a study design that tests these competing explanations.

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through control of skeletal muscles.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's "fight or flight" response to stress or perceived threats.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding the sense of smell.

Hypoglycemia

A medical condition where blood glucose levels fall below the normal range, causing symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and weakness.