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René Descartes and Reflexes: Understanding Nerve Pathways in Our Body
Chapter , Problem 2(choose chapter or problem)
Which philosopher proposed that nerve pathways allowed for reflexes?
a. Socrates
b. Ren Descartes
c. John Locke
d. Aristotle
e. Plato
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QUESTION:
Which philosopher proposed that nerve pathways allowed for reflexes?
a. Socrates
b. Ren Descartes
c. John Locke
d. Aristotle
e. Plato
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Reflexes are automatic responses that happen when our body interacts with the environment, for instance, withdrawing a hand upon touching a hot object.
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René Descartes and Reflexes: Understanding Nerve Pathways in Our Body
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Uncover the philosophical origins of nerve pathways and reflexes. Discover how René Descartes shaped our understanding of the body's automatic responses. Differentiate his contributions from other famous thinkers.