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Anthropology
The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.
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plasma membrane
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A structure that binds the cell but allows for the entry and exit of certain substances.
nuclear membrane
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A structure that binds the nucleus within the cell.
nucleus
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A structure found in the cell that contains the chromosomes.
retouched flake
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A stone flake which has had one or more edges modified by the deliberate removal of secondary chips.
spindle
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A structure consisting of fibers radiating out from the centriole that functions in cell division.
theory
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A step in the scientific method in which a statement is generated on the basis of highly confirmed hypotheses and is used to generalize about conditions not yet tested.
Sub-categories
- Applied anthropology (144)
- Archaeology (76)
- Cultural anthropology (31040)
- Ethnology (33)
- Forensic anthropology (31)
- Mythology (5625)
- Physical anthropology (13414)