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According to Nesse and Williams, what are the categories of evolutionary explanations of disease?
According to Nesse and Williams, what are the categories of evolutionary explanations of disease?
- Seven categories
- Four categories and two exceptions
- Five categories and one exception
- Six categories (correct)
What is the difference between a defect and a defense in relation to disease?
What is the difference between a defect and a defense in relation to disease?
- A defect is a intentional response, whereas a defense is a unintentional response
- A defect is a chronic condition, whereas a defense is an acute condition
- A defect is a happenstance result with no particular utility, whereas a defense is a deliberate response (correct)
- A defect is a harmful response, whereas a defense is a helpful response
Why do humans still get diseases despite the body's sophisticated design?
Why do humans still get diseases despite the body's sophisticated design?
- The body is a bundle of careful compromises (correct)
- Natural selection is not powerful enough
- Humans are not adapted to modern environments
- Diseases are a result of random mutations
What is the significance of a fair-skinned person's skin turning blue when they have pneumonia?
What is the significance of a fair-skinned person's skin turning blue when they have pneumonia?
Why can't humans grow a replacement for a damaged finger?
Why can't humans grow a replacement for a damaged finger?
What is a possible explanation for why humans can't live to be 200 years old?
What is a possible explanation for why humans can't live to be 200 years old?
What is the primary reason why certain genes that cause disease have been selected for?
What is the primary reason why certain genes that cause disease have been selected for?
What is the benefit of the gene that causes sickle-cell?
What is the benefit of the gene that causes sickle-cell?
What is an example of an evolutionary trade-off in human evolution?
What is an example of an evolutionary trade-off in human evolution?
Why are many of the body’s apparent design flaws not considered mistakes?
Why are many of the body’s apparent design flaws not considered mistakes?
What is necessary to better understand disease?
What is necessary to better understand disease?
What is an example of a sexually antagonistic gene?
What is an example of a sexually antagonistic gene?
What is the main reason for the development of most preventable modern diseases?
What is the main reason for the development of most preventable modern diseases?
What is an example of a novel environment that contributes to the development of a disease?
What is an example of a novel environment that contributes to the development of a disease?
Why do some genes that cause disease persist in the population?
Why do some genes that cause disease persist in the population?
What is an example of a gene that was harmless in our natural environment but causes problems in modern environments?
What is an example of a gene that was harmless in our natural environment but causes problems in modern environments?
What is an example of how lifestyle changes can contribute to the development of disease?
What is an example of how lifestyle changes can contribute to the development of disease?
What is an example of a novel environment that can disrupt natural circadian rhythms?
What is an example of a novel environment that can disrupt natural circadian rhythms?
What is a limitation of evolutionary change?
What is a limitation of evolutionary change?
Why would relocating the nostrils to the neck not be a viable solution?
Why would relocating the nostrils to the neck not be a viable solution?
What is the main advantage of the mouse's ability to detect cat odor?
What is the main advantage of the mouse's ability to detect cat odor?
Why should the doctor not prescribe the drug to dull the sense of smell in mice?
Why should the doctor not prescribe the drug to dull the sense of smell in mice?
What is the primary concern for pediatricians treating children with colds?
What is the primary concern for pediatricians treating children with colds?
What is a key aspect of the relationship between disease and natural selection?
What is a key aspect of the relationship between disease and natural selection?
What is the primary function of the cough defense mechanism?
What is the primary function of the cough defense mechanism?
What is the consequence of eliminating a defense mechanism in the body?
What is the consequence of eliminating a defense mechanism in the body?
What is the nature of the relationship between humans and pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses?
What is the nature of the relationship between humans and pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses?
Why is it impossible to eradicate all infections?
Why is it impossible to eradicate all infections?
What is the primary difference between a defect and a defense in relation to disease?
What is the primary difference between a defect and a defense in relation to disease?
What is the significance of natural selection in the context of disease?
What is the significance of natural selection in the context of disease?
What is the primary function of fever in response to infection?
What is the primary function of fever in response to infection?
What happens when cold-blooded lizards are infected and cannot move to a warm place?
What happens when cold-blooded lizards are infected and cannot move to a warm place?
Why does Matt Kluger believe that using drugs to suppress fever can be harmful?
Why does Matt Kluger believe that using drugs to suppress fever can be harmful?
What is the significance of the lizard's ability to raise its body temperature?
What is the significance of the lizard's ability to raise its body temperature?
What is the role of body temperature in infection?
What is the role of body temperature in infection?
What is the consequence of suppressing fever with drugs, according to Matt Kluger?
What is the consequence of suppressing fever with drugs, according to Matt Kluger?
What is an example of an adaptive host response to infection?
What is an example of an adaptive host response to infection?
What happens to the lizard's body temperature when it is infected?
What happens to the lizard's body temperature when it is infected?
What is the significance of fever in the context of disease and evolution?
What is the significance of fever in the context of disease and evolution?
What is the relationship between fever and infection?
What is the relationship between fever and infection?
