Question 1

The spectacular and specialized locomotion characteristic of gibbons and siamangs, the lesser apes, is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  quadrupedalism. 
B)  brachiation. 
C)  vertical clinging and leaping. 
D)  bipedalism. 
E)  knuckle walking. 
A)  quadrupedalism. 
B)  brachiation. 
C)  vertical clinging and leaping. 
D)  bipedalism. 
E)  knuckle walking. B

Question 2

The pattern across primate species of usually giving birth to single infants, together with infants taking a long time to mature, can be seen as emphasizing quality over quantity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Platyrrhine primates have narrow noses with nostrils that face downwards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Primate hands

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A)  in most species exhibit opposable thumbs. 
B)  are not as prehensile as primate feet. 
C)  may have three to five digits, depending on the species. 
D)  typically are armed with large, imposing claws. 
E)  have palms that are covered in hair (for protection and insulation). 
A)  in most species exhibit opposable thumbs. 
B)  are not as prehensile as primate feet. 
C)  may have three to five digits, depending on the species. 
D)  typically are armed with large, imposing claws. 
E)  have palms that are covered in hair (for protection and insulation).

Question 5

Primate use the following methods of communication.

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A)  sound 
B)  odour 
C)  body movement 
D)  All of the Above 
E)  A and B only 
A)  sound 
B)  odour 
C)  body movement 
D)  All of the Above 
E)  A and B only

Question 6

Primates are characterized by stereoscopic vision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The anthropoid primate suborder is divided into two main groups; these are

Accepted Answer

A)  the strepsirhines and the haplorhines. 
B)  the tarsiers and the hominoids. 
C)  the platyrrhines and the cercopithecoids. 
D)  the cercopithecoids and the hominoids. 
E)  the platyrrhines and the catarrhines. 
A)  the strepsirhines and the haplorhines. 
B)  the tarsiers and the hominoids. 
C)  the platyrrhines and the cercopithecoids. 
D)  the cercopithecoids and the hominoids. 
E)  the platyrrhines and the catarrhines.

Question 8

What is the most likely means by which ancestral lemurs travelled to Madagascar from mainland Africa?

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A)  Swimming. 
B)  Island hopping. 
C)  Rafting. 
D)  Leaping. 
E)  Walking. 
A)  Swimming. 
B)  Island hopping. 
C)  Rafting. 
D)  Leaping. 
E)  Walking.

Question 9

For primates that are diurnal

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A)  big eyes are an important adaptive trait. 
B)  large canines are an important adaptive trait. 
C)  the sense of smell is heightened. 
D)  group life may be an important adaptive trait. 
E)  brain size is not as important for survival. 
A)  big eyes are an important adaptive trait. 
B)  large canines are an important adaptive trait. 
C)  the sense of smell is heightened. 
D)  group life may be an important adaptive trait. 
E)  brain size is not as important for survival.

Question 10

The primate tendency toward omnivory is reflected in their teeth. Which of the following does not apply to omnivorous primate species?

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A)  The premolars are unspecialized chewing teeth. 
B)  The canines have been lost in the course of primate evolution. 
C)  The incisors are specialized. 
D)  The canines are very specialized, especially in prosimian primates. 
E)  The molars are very unspecialized, especially when compared to other mammal groups. 
A)  The premolars are unspecialized chewing teeth. 
B)  The canines have been lost in the course of primate evolution. 
C)  The incisors are specialized. 
D)  The canines are very specialized, especially in prosimian primates. 
E)  The molars are very unspecialized, especially when compared to other mammal groups.

Question 11

________ are a group of primates that live mostly in trees, are noted for their colourful newborns, have been observed letting other members of the group handle newborns shortly after birth.

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A)  Baboons 
B)  Chimpanzees 
C)  Colobine Monkeys 
D)  Macaques 
E)  Siamangs 
A)  Baboons 
B)  Chimpanzees 
C)  Colobine Monkeys 
D)  Macaques 
E)  Siamangs

Question 12

Field studies of primate behaviour indicate that males usually attempt to mate with any females ready to mate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The primate reproductive system sets this order of animals apart from other mammals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Primates have large brains relative to body size; perhaps because

Accepted Answer

A)  primates have small bodies. 
B)  they have colour vision. 
C)  primates have heads that are bigger than most other mammals. 
D)  their survival depends on an enormous amount of learning. 
E)  they learn very quickly. 
A)  primates have small bodies. 
B)  they have colour vision. 
C)  primates have heads that are bigger than most other mammals. 
D)  their survival depends on an enormous amount of learning. 
E)  they learn very quickly.

Question 15

Why has evolution made humans so smart? Compare some of the theories that have been put forth.

Accepted Answer

There are several theories that have bee

Question 16

In large groups of rhesus monkeys, behaviour seems to be determined by a degree of biological relatedness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Many lemur species, particularly those that are diurnal, are solitary during their active hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Strepsirhines are those primates that

Accepted Answer

A)  have wet noses. 
B)  include lemurs only. 
C)  include lorises only. 
D)  do not include lemurs or lorises. 
E)  include tarsiers and anthropoids. 
A)  have wet noses. 
B)  include lemurs only. 
C)  include lorises only. 
D)  do not include lemurs or lorises. 
E)  include tarsiers and anthropoids.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a reason why play is important in the development of young primates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Play is important for learning. 
B)  Play is a way to learn social skills. 
C)  Play can help to establish social dominance relationships. 
D)  Play allows youngsters to practice physical skills useful to avoiding predators. 
E)  Play activity helps to stimulate their appetites. 
A)  Play is important for learning. 
B)  Play is a way to learn social skills. 
C)  Play can help to establish social dominance relationships. 
D)  Play allows youngsters to practice physical skills useful to avoiding predators. 
E)  Play activity helps to stimulate their appetites.

Question 20

Loris-like prosimian primates are found

Accepted Answer

A)  only in southeast Asia. 
B)  in Central and South America. 
C)  in southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. 
D)  only on the island of Madagascar. 
E)  only in sub-Saharan Africa. 
A)  only in southeast Asia. 
B)  in Central and South America. 
C)  in southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. 
D)  only on the island of Madagascar. 
E)  only in sub-Saharan Africa.

The spectacular and specialized locomotion characteristic of gibbons and siamangs, the lesser apes, is known as

The pattern across primate species of usually giving birth to single infants, together with infants taking a long time to mature, can be seen as emphasizing quality over quantity.

Platyrrhine primates have narrow noses with nostrils that face downwards.

Primate hands

Primate use the following methods of communication.

Primates are characterized by stereoscopic vision.

The anthropoid primate suborder is divided into two main groups; these are

What is the most likely means by which ancestral lemurs travelled to Madagascar from mainland Africa?

For primates that are diurnal

The primate tendency toward omnivory is reflected in their teeth. Which of the following does not apply to omnivorous primate species?

________ are a group of primates that live mostly in trees, are noted for their colourful newborns, have been observed letting other members of the group handle newborns shortly after birth.

Field studies of primate behaviour indicate that males usually attempt to mate with any females ready to mate.

The primate reproductive system sets this order of animals apart from other mammals.

Primates have large brains relative to body size; perhaps because

Why has evolution made humans so smart? Compare some of the theories that have been put forth.

In large groups of rhesus monkeys, behaviour seems to be determined by a degree of biological relatedness.

Many lemur species, particularly those that are diurnal, are solitary during their active hours.

Strepsirhines are those primates that

Which of the following is not a reason why play is important in the development of young primates?

Loris-like prosimian primates are found

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Human Variation

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Exam 7: The Living Primates

The spectacular and specialized locomotion characteristic of gibbons and siamangs, the lesser apes, is known as

The pattern across primate species of usually giving birth to single infants, together with infants taking a long time to mature, can be seen as emphasizing quality over quantity.

Platyrrhine primates have narrow noses with nostrils that face downwards.

Primate hands

Primate use the following methods of communication.

Primates are characterized by stereoscopic vision.

The anthropoid primate suborder is divided into two main groups; these are

What is the most likely means by which ancestral lemurs travelled to Madagascar from mainland Africa?

For primates that are diurnal

The primate tendency toward omnivory is reflected in their teeth. Which of the following does not apply to omnivorous primate species?

________ are a group of primates that live mostly in trees, are noted for their colourful newborns, have been observed letting other members of the group handle newborns shortly after birth.

Field studies of primate behaviour indicate that males usually attempt to mate with any females ready to mate.

The primate reproductive system sets this order of animals apart from other mammals.

Primates have large brains relative to body size; perhaps because

Why has evolution made humans so smart? Compare some of the theories that have been put forth.

In large groups of rhesus monkeys, behaviour seems to be determined by a degree of biological relatedness.

Many lemur species, particularly those that are diurnal, are solitary during their active hours.

Strepsirhines are those primates that

Which of the following is not a reason why play is important in the development of young primates?

Loris-like prosimian primates are found

What Is Anthropology?

Uncovering the Past: Tools and Techniques

Reconstructing the Past: Analysis and Interpretation

Historical Development of Evolutionary Theory

Modern Evolutionary Theory

Human Variation

Primate Evolution: From Early Primates to Hominoids

Early Hominins

Homo Erectus and Archaic Homo Sapiens

Modern Homo Sapiens

Origins of Food Production and Settled Life

Origins of Cities and States

Applied Anthropology: Physical Anthropology and Archaeology

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