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Deast7027

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Why did Descartes choose the pineal gland as the seat of the soul?
 
  a. It was in a perfect position to serve this function.
  b. It was capable of bending at different angles to direct the flow of animal spirits.
  c. It was attached just below the two cerebral hemispheres.
  d. All of the above

Question 2

According to Descartes, ___ was where the mind interacted with the body.
 
  a. the ventricles of the brain
  b. the pineal gland
  c. fluid filled nerves and muscles
  d. the pituitary gland


fauacakatahaias

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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