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What is the defining characteristic of bilateral symmetry in the human body?
What is the defining characteristic of bilateral symmetry in the human body?
- Presence of four limbs
- Having a head and a torso
- Ability to be divided into two identical halves (correct)
- Possessing facial features
Bilateral symmetry means that an organism has different structures on either side of its body.
Bilateral symmetry means that an organism has different structures on either side of its body.
False (B)
What parts of the human body are typically used as examples of bilateral symmetry?
What parts of the human body are typically used as examples of bilateral symmetry?
The face, arms, and legs
In humans, the plane of bilateral symmetry runs from the head to the ______.
In humans, the plane of bilateral symmetry runs from the head to the ______.
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Match the following body parts with their bilateral symmetry representation:
Match the following body parts with their bilateral symmetry representation:
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Study Notes
Bilateral Symmetry
- Humans exhibit bilateral symmetry, meaning their body can be divided into two equal halves by a midline.
- This midline extends from the head to the toes.
- The face displays bilateral symmetry, evident in features like the eyes, nose, and nostrils.
- Arms and legs, two on each side of the body, with hands and feet, also demonstrate bilateral symmetry.
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