Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Compared to the other living apes, modern humans have_____ .
a. a smaller brain
b. shorter, finer body hairs
c. greater sexual dimorphism in body size
d. shorter, weaker thumbs

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