Human variability
Human Variability
Human variability or human diversity is the range of possible values for any characteristic, physical or mental, that can occur in a human population. It is the study of how and why the physical and mental characteristics of individuals in the same species differ.
Pronunciation
- Hyoo-muh n vair-ee-uh-bil-i-tee
Etymology
The term "human variability" is derived from the Latin words "humanus" meaning human, and "variabilis" meaning changeable.
Definition
Human variability is the genetic, physiological, and psychological differences among humans. It is influenced by both genetic factors and environmental factors such as culture, climate, diet, and disease.
Related Terms
- Genetic diversity: The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
- Physiological diversity: Differences in the functioning of organisms.
- Psychological diversity: Differences in mental functioning and behavior among individuals.
- Environmental factors: Any factor, abiotic or biotic, that influences living organisms.
- Culture: The social behavior and norms found in human societies.
- Climate: The long-term average weather of a specific location or region.
- Diet: The sum of food consumed by a person or other organism.
- Disease: A particular abnormal condition that negatively affects the structure or function of all or part of an organism.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Human variability
- Wikipedia's article - Human variability
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