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xclash

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Explain why consciousness is NOT a general property of the entire brain.
 
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Describe Descartes's view of how nerves control muscle activity.
 
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akpaschal

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

Answer: Persons with a transection of the corpus callosum are aware of an object (i.e., they can reach for the object with the appropriate hand) but are unable to state that they can view the object.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Descartes viewed nerves as hollow cylinders that carried fluid which could cause muscles to expand and thus move the body.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Gracias!

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