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ericka1

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What could a bioarchaeologist look at to determine the age at death of a juvenile human skeleton?
 
  a. tooth caries
  b. patterns of bone fusion
  c. patterns of wear on the pubic symphysis
  d. skull size
  e. degree of hair loss

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Why is it possible to assess age at death from tooth eruption patterns in juvenile human skeletons?
 
  a. Because the pattern and timing of crown formation and tooth eruption is consistent among human populations.
  b. Because although the timing of crown formation and tooth eruption varies among human populations, it varies at known rates.
  c. It is only possible if the sex of the individual is also known, because tooth eruption patterns differ between males and females.
  d. Because unlike adults, children have not lost yet their teeth to caries.


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kjo;oj

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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


ericka1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
Gracias!

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