Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073403717
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-371-7

Chapter 1 - Major Themes of Anatomy and Physiology - Study Guide - Testing Your Comprehension - Page 26: 4

Answer

It is likely that humans would not have prehensible hands, once needed to get a better grip on the tree branches. Instead of stereoscopic vision we would possibly have a non-stereoscopic one, just like animals with monocular field of vision. Also we might be four-legged as such position is more advantageous to catch a prey or run from a predator in a grassland environment.

Work Step by Step

My assumptions are based on information in 1.4 section "Human Origins and Adaptations"
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