The subject: forensic biology; about forensic anthropology    Question: Further Research A smooth (gracile) skull of a female appears quite different from the bumpy (robust) appearance of the male skull. What causes the male skull to be thicker with more dense bone? Research the effect on bones of each of the following: a. XX or XY chromosomes b. Production of higher levels of testosterone in males c. Effect of larger muscle mass on bones   After researching these factors, form a hypothesis toaccount for the differences in the adult male and female skulls.

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A smooth (gracile) skull of a female appears quite different from the bumpy (robust) appearance of the male skull. What causes the male skull to be thicker with more dense bone? Research the effect on bones of each of the following:

a. XX or XY chromosomes

b. Production of higher levels of testosterone in males

c. Effect of larger muscle mass on bones

 

After researching these factors, form a hypothesis toaccount for the differences in the adult male and female skulls.

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