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What likely caused profound hearing loss in Shanidar 1?
What likely caused profound hearing loss in Shanidar 1?
- Fracture of C5 vertebrae
- Exostoses blocking his right ear canal (correct)
- Withering of his right arm
- Fractures in the left arm
What was the impact of the C5 vertebrae fracture on Shanidar 1?
What was the impact of the C5 vertebrae fracture on Shanidar 1?
- Injury to the lower body
- Impairment of his vision
- Damage to muscle function of the right arm (correct)
- Weakening of the left arm
What is implied by the fact that Shanidar 1 lived a substantial amount of time after his injuries?
What is implied by the fact that Shanidar 1 lived a substantial amount of time after his injuries?
- His injuries were not severe
- Neanderthals did not have advanced medical knowledge
- His diet was healthy
- Neanderthal surgery was successful in sustaining life (correct)
What type of skeletons were found at the cave along with Shanidar 1?
What type of skeletons were found at the cave along with Shanidar 1?
Who typically handled the gathering and dispensing of plant materials in most cultures?
Who typically handled the gathering and dispensing of plant materials in most cultures?
What is a known medicinal use of the birch polypore fungus among prehistoric people?
What is a known medicinal use of the birch polypore fungus among prehistoric people?
How did prehistoric man reportedly learn pharmaceutical techniques according to the text?
How did prehistoric man reportedly learn pharmaceutical techniques according to the text?
What was one of the believed medicinal uses of bryony according to the text?
What was one of the believed medicinal uses of bryony according to the text?
What significant discovery was made at the Shanidar Cave in relation to Neanderthals?
What significant discovery was made at the Shanidar Cave in relation to Neanderthals?
What is the significance of finding numerous snail shells in Layer B at Shanidar Cave?
What is the significance of finding numerous snail shells in Layer B at Shanidar Cave?
What distinguishes Cro-Magnons from Neanderthals in terms of burial practices?
What distinguishes Cro-Magnons from Neanderthals in terms of burial practices?
What characteristic defined prehistoric man's lifestyle as mentioned in the text?
What characteristic defined prehistoric man's lifestyle as mentioned in the text?
How does the consumption of areca nuts impact the immune system?
How does the consumption of areca nuts impact the immune system?
Which organ systems are affected by areca nut consumption according to the text?
Which organ systems are affected by areca nut consumption according to the text?
What adverse effect can areca nut consumption have on pregnant women?
What adverse effect can areca nut consumption have on pregnant women?
What role did medicine men play in Apache society?
What role did medicine men play in Apache society?
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