Anthropology Pre-Test

What is the role of osteoclasts in the process of bone formation? (A.1)

• Secrete collagen fibers
• Break down bone tissue
• Deposit calcium salts
• Stimulate bone growth
• I don't know yet.

Which bone is the easiest to examine and determine the difference between a male and female skeleton? (A.2)

• Skull
• Pelvis
• Femur
• Sternum
• I don't know yet.

What does an osteobiography tell investigators about an individual? (A.3)

• If an individual was right-handed or left-handed.
• If an individual had arthritis or other diseases.
• All of these.
• None of these.
• I don't know yet.

At what age or age range does the epiphyseal plate fuse the humerus head to the shaft? (A.4)

• 4-6
• 18-20
• 13-14
• 7-8
• I don't know yet.

Which facial feature is the most distinguishing among the three main races in forensic anthropology? (A.5)

• Shape of eye orbits
• Nasal index
• Nasal spine
• Prognathism
• I don't know yet.

Bone contains very little nuclear DNA, so the DNA that is tested will be compared to which family members? (A.6)

• The father's side
• The mother's side
• The in-law's side
• The cousin's side
• I don't know yet.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1