Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Which factors were determined to directly cause the loss of skin pigmentation in humans as a result of natural selection?
the impact of UV radiation on folate and Vitamin D levels in human populations
the clothing worn by humans in the early 8th century
the interaction of human populations with predators in colder climates
a change in the diet of human populations as they settled in colder climates
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