Answer to Question #197554 in Biology for Sukriti Chauhan

Question

List the trends in human evolution.In your opinion what are the selection pressure determining the future of man?

Answer 1

The major trends in human evolution include:

• thinning of bones
• rounding of the skull
• an increase in the size of the molars
• bipedalism
• an increase in cranial capacity
• encephalization of the brain

The selection pressure determining the future of man comprises infectious diseases, immune system adaptations, susceptibility to infectious agents, dietary changes (i.e., lactose intolerance, etc.).