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1

In terms of locomotion, the primates can be said to be highly specialized for arboreal locomotion.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

Primates whose dominant locomotor pattern is vertical clinging and leaping are characterized by legs longer than arms.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

A form of quadrupedalism in which the animal suspends itself by a prehensile tail is called Old World semibrachiation.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Orthograde body posture is associated with both vertical clinging and leaping and erect bipedalism.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

In humans, the occipital condyles and the foramen magnum lie almost directly in the center of the underside of the skull.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

The zygomatic arch refers to the flange for the attachment of neck muscles.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

The fact that the brain of a human infant is less than 30 percent of its adult size is a consequence of the evolution of erect bipedalism.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

The adult chimpanzee and the adult human both have a total of 32 teeth.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

The development of a large brow ridge is related to the development of a large eye.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

A molecular clock is used to measure the age of an individual.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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