AIR 196 · CSE 2023 · ANT1 · 51 pages

Akshay Deepak: ANT1 answer copy

19 answers by Akshay Deepak, as written in the test.

The questions

  1. Q1Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=10 marks
  2. Q1(b)1.b) Bioevents of fertility
  3. Q1(c)Ecological Anthropology
  4. Q1(d)Sheldon's Method of Somatotyping
  5. Q1(e)Serogenetics
  6. Q2(a)Menarche and menopause are not only biological events but also cultural constructs. Examine how societal perceptions and attitudes towards these events influence women's experiences, reproductive decision-making, and overall well-being.15 marks
  7. Q2(b)Discuss physiological and social theories of ageing.15 marks
  8. Q2(c)What is Anthropometry. Discuss its role in assessing the nutritional status and sports capability of person.20 marks
  9. Q5(a)Answer the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=50 (a) Anthropological inputs in facial reconstruction10 marks
  10. Q5(b)Use of Osteology in Physical Anthropology10 marks
  11. Q5(c)Theory of Demographic transition10 marks
  12. Q5(d)Adolescence stage of human growth10 marks
  13. Q5(e)Ageing and senescence10 marks
  14. Q7(a)What do you understand by the term Action Anthropology? How is it different from Applied Anthropology.15 marks
  15. Q7(b)What are the methods of personal identification? Critically examine how personal identification helps in criminal investigations?15 marks
  16. Q7(c)Briefly describe use of Anthropology in sports. Also highlight the major cultural and biological reasons for poor performance of India in Olympics.20 marks
  17. Q8(a)Discuss the bio-cultural determinants of fertility and fecundity.15 marks
  18. Q8(b)Discuss the nature and nurture elements of growth and development.15 marks
  19. Q8(c)Genomic research has the potential to revolutionize personalized medicine and improve human welfare. Analyze the ethical implications of applying genomic information in human welfare.20 marks

The answers

Question 1 · 10 marks · 153 words written

Comment on the following in about 150 words each: 10x5=

Opening · a definition

Growth curve represents the growth of various parts of the body across time and space. According to Malina, it shows the quantitative changes taking place in a body. Brain: rapid in initial 5 years; 90% of growth of brain takes place.

Total Body: High in foetal stages & during post birth; slow in 5-10 years and picked up again during Adolescence.

Reproductive parts: Negligent in childhood, growth spurt during adolescence.

Thymus: vanishing during Adolescent.

Body · points and prose

pid in initial 5 years; 90% of growth of brain takes place.

Total Body: High in foetal stages & during post birth; slow in 5-10 years and picked up again during Adolescence.

Reproductive parts: Negligent in childhood, growth spurt during adolescence.

Thymus: vanishing during Adolescent.

Factors affecting Growth curve.

  1. Bio-chemical factors: Absence of growth hormone, gonado-choriotropin, monad etc.

  2. Poverty: Absence of good nutritious food. Eg: western kenyan tribes - malnutrition & marasmus.

  3. Environmental factors: Allens & Bergmans rule. Polar - Big size.

  4. Socio-economic: Stress in family → growth. Eg: Japanese migrated to Hawaii have better growth parameters.

Close · a summary

Current Relevance: Current methods of twin study, foster child etc all utilise growth curves to know the right mix of gene and environment.