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From Chapter 1 pages 6-7 1. What anatomical features tell us that humans are vertebrates and mammals? Humans are vertebrates in the Kingdom Animalia. Vertebrates are defined as having a nerve cord that is protected by a vertebral column, we also have Hair and Mammary Glands so we are mammals

2. How do humans differ from other mammals, including apes? Highly developed brains, completely upright stance, Creative Language and ability to use tools. From Chapter 22 pages 475-477 3. How are humans classified? From Domain to Species. Living things Eukarya Animalia chordata Mammalia Primates Hominidae Homo Homo Sapiens 4. What are the characteristics of primates? Apes have mobile forelimbs and hindlimbs, binocular vision, large complex brain, reduced reproductive rate. 5. What major differences exist between the chimpanzee skeleton and the human skeleton? Human spine exits center, Ape Spine exits from rear of skull Human Spine is S-shaped, ape spine has a curve Human pelvis is bowl shaped, ape is longer and narrower Human femur angles inward to the knees, ape angles out Human knee can support more weight than ape