Author Question: While the human brain makes up only _____ of the bodys weight, it requires about _____ of the bodys ... (Read 83 times)

burton19126

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 532
While the human brain makes up only _____ of the bodys weight, it requires about _____ of the bodys resources when at rest.
 
  a. .75; 8
  b. 2; 15
  c. 4; 25
  d. 7; 30

Question 2

Why is it thought that advances such as agriculture, literacy, and urbanization have not been accompanied by additional increases in brain size?
 
  a. The earliest Homo sapiens were as intelligent as contemporary humans.
  b. Although brain size has remained constant, brain density has increased.
  c. The physiological cost of a bigger brain exceeds its benefit.
  d. More efficient neuronal connections account for modern human advancements.



allisonblackmore

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 330
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
c



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

Cocaine was isolated in 1860 and first used as a local anesthetic in 1884. Its first clinical use was by Sigmund Freud to wean a patient from morphine addiction. The fictional character Sherlock Holmes was supposed to be addicted to cocaine by injection.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library