ANT 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Dual Inheritance Theory, Anterior Pituitary, Epidemiological Transition
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Chapter 13: the anthropological perspective on the human life course. Modern humans are the result of biocultural evolution; in other words, human biology and behavior today have been shaped by the biological and cultural forces that operated on our ancestors. Growth- increase in mass or number of cells. Development- differentiation of cells into different types of tissues and their maturation. Adolescent growth spurt- the period during adolescence when well-nourished teens typically increase in stature at greater rates than at other time in the life cycle. Essential amino acids- the 9 (of 22) amino acids that must be obtained from the food we eat because they"re not synthesized in the body in sufficient amounts. The pre-agricultural diet was high in animal protein, low in fats, especially saturated fats, high in complex carbs (including fiber), low in salt, and high in calcium. Epidemiological transition- marked by the rise of infectious and nutritional deficiency diseases.
