What Biologist's Work Was Used to Justify Theories of Racial

question 1

Multiple Choice

What biologist's work was used to justify theories of racial hierarchy in this period?

• A)Charles Lyell
• B)Henry Stanley
• C)Charles Darwin
• D)Alexander von Humboldt
• E)Louis Pasteur

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells responsible for converting external stimuli from the organism's environment into internal electrical impulses.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit signals from the brain and spinal cord to muscles, initiating movement.

Interneurons

Neurons located within the central nervous system that process information received from sensory neurons and direct the function of motor neurons, playing crucial roles in reflexes and neuronal circuits.