According to Nina jablonski's research dark skin is adaptive because it protects from __________ at low latitudes. Light skin is a derived trait at high latitudes to allow for __________ production.

How does skin color throughout the world match up with UV exposure?    A. Darker skin is usually found in high UV areas while lighter skin is usually found in low UV areas   B. UV rays are the same throughout the world, so there is no pattern or correlation with skin color   C. Skin color throughout the world does not match up with UV exposure   D. Lighter skin is usually found in high UV areas while darker skin is usually found in low UV areas

According to the video “The Biology of Skin Color”, why do humans need calcium?  A. To build strong and large brains.   B. To build strong bones and have a healthy immune system.   C. To help us digest dairy.   D. Humans don't need calcium.

Some modern ethnic groups (white Europeans and Asians) have apparently inherited genes from Neanderthals that may influence resistance to cold temperatures. What type of genes might this be? Don’t over think this question – think about what physical things help with keeping humans warm

Based on everything that you have learned so far, provide an explanation for how the different shades of skin color from pinkish white to dark brown evolved throughout human history.

what the idea of 'Adam" means to a discussion of race, on the reality of skin color, on how the concept of race could be eliminated, on the difference between race and ethnicity, etc.

Which cell is responsible for skin pigmentation?     A. melanocytes   B. Merkel's cells   C. keratinized cells   D. lucidium cells

According to Greek mythology, which race was created by the Olympian gods, lived with their mothers for 100 years, ate bread but no meat, and were destroyed by Zeus for irreverence? the men of silver the men of iron the heroes the men of gold the men of bronze

What is one important function of melanin?   A. Causes the skin to become cooler   B. Absorbs harmful radiation   C. Strengthens the skin or eyes   D. Resets the diurnal biological clock   E. Increases the amount of blood vessels

Why do we shiver when the environment gets cold? *       To decrease body temperature To keep body temperature the same as the external temperature To increase body temperature no answer To regulate blood pressure