Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology Plus Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133910605
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 43.5, Problem 1HYEW
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To determine:

Why childbirth is so difficult.

Introduction:

Earlier, head of the newborn babies was smaller due to the poor nutrients. But now, the women’s hip has evolved wider so that large headed infants would be easily squeezed out.

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