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futuristic

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Which of the following statements is consistent with Descartes's explanation of the mind-body question?
 
  a. The brain contains air-filled chambers.
  b. Nerves are filled with air and are under minimal pressure.
  c. Muscle activation requires no input from the brain.
  d. Electrical stimulation of a nerve evokes contraction of a detached muscle.
  e. The pineal body controls the body muscles.

Question 2

Galvani's experiment involving a frog leg proved that
 
  a. the heart is the organ that controls emotions.
  b. the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals.
  c. unlike animals, human bodies do not possess reflexes.
  d. a reflex is a process controlled by the mind.
  e. the pineal gland pushes fluid through nerves into the muscles.


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carlsona147

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

Answer: e. The pineal body controls the body muscles.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b. the muscles are activated by electrical nerve signals.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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