Fear, respiratory tract and effluvia: origin of bipedism

Authors

  • William Alvarez Gaviria Universidad de Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.3655

Keywords:

Fear, bipedism, Evolution, Olfaction

Abstract

A discussion is presented on the different theories that try to explain how bipedestation was acquired along evolution. Another theory is proposed, namely that bipedism was related with fear and the olfactory system that allowed to perceive odors revealing threats to survival.

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Author Biography

William Alvarez Gaviria, Universidad de Antioquia

Otorrinolaringólogo, Medellín, Colombia.

Published

1998-02-25

How to Cite

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Alvarez Gaviria W. Fear, respiratory tract and effluvia: origin of bipedism. Iatreia [Internet]. 1998 Feb. 25 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];11(2):pág. 72-76. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/3655

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Reflection articles