Why Are There Righties & Lefties?

Why Are There Righties & Lefties?

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of handedness, highlighting its uniqueness to humans. It discusses various theories on why most people are right-handed, including evolutionary cooperation and brain asymmetry. The video also examines how brain asymmetry influences hand dominance and how left-handed individuals process language differently. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of both hands in daily tasks.

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What percentage of Major League Baseball pitchers are likely to be left-handed?

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Explain how handedness is observed in primates compared to humans.

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What theories exist regarding the dominance of right-handedness in humans?

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Discuss the relationship between handedness and brain asymmetry as mentioned in the text.

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What role does natural selection play in the prevalence of right-handed individuals?

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