Compared to Paleolithic and Mesolithic peoples, those in the Neolithic:​

A) ​had more evidence of osteoarthritis
B) ​had more robust bones
C) ​generally show less wear on the teeth
D) ​show more evidence of mechanical stress on the body

Paleolithic

Pertaining to the initial phase of the Stone Age, marked by the employment of basic, chipped stone implements by ancient humans.

Mesolithic

The middle part of the Stone Age, between the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, characterized by the development of smaller stone tools and the beginnings of settled communities.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown and eventual loss of cartilage in one or more joints, leading to pain and stiffness.