Asked by Riski Putro on Jul 01, 2024
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The Biocultural Connection in this chapter explores the prevalence of plastic surgery among those of East Asian descent as they seek to alter their phenotypic appearance. What type of phenotypic characteristic do they seek to change?
A) epicanthic eye fold
B) small feet
C) shape of the nose
D) polytypic cheekbones
Epicanthic Eye Fold
A skin fold of the upper eyelid covering the inner corner of the eye, common in East Asian and some other populations.
Plastic Surgery
A medical specialty focused on the correction or restoration of form and function of the human body, often involving cosmetic or aesthetic procedures.
- Describe the historical and contemporary misconceptions about race.
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zhivko penchevJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Biocultural Connection in this chapter explores the prevalence of plastic surgery among those of East Asian descent as they seek to alter their phenotypic appearance specifically by changing the epicanthic eye fold.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the historical and contemporary misconceptions about race.
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