Physical anthropology

Physical anthropology

The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.

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Ecological niches

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Specific micro-habitats in nature to which populations or organisms adapt. They are usually seen in terms of being food getting opportunities in the environment.

Neurotransmitters

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Specialised proteins that relay, amplify and modulate electrical signals between neurons in the brain and nervous system.

Vocalisations

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Sounds produced primarily by the throat and mouth. Primate vocalisations include a wide variety of hoots, whistles, grunts, etc.

First cousin

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Someone who is related as a result of being a child of one's uncle or aunt.

Universal donor

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Someone who has type O blood. Such people lack antigens for the ABO blood system. As a result, their blood will not be agglutinated when it is transfused into people with any other ABO type.

Universal receiver

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Someone who has type AB blood. Such people do not produce antibodies for the ABO blood system. As a result, they can receive transfusions from people with any ABO type without agglutinating it.

Centriole

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Small, dense bodies outside of a cell nucleus that contract and become visible early in mitosis and meiosis when the nuclear membrane breaks down. Spindle fibres eventually emanate from each ...