The Theologian and the Scientist

question 6

Multiple Choice

The theologian and the scientist

• A) are doomed to be forever at odds with each other.
• B) both seek the same answer, the truth, through different means.
• C) are so mutually exclusive that scientists do not go to church, and church leaders are not scientists.
• D) both adhere to Descartes' postulate that the mind and the body are separate.

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Definitions:

Erythropoietin

A peptide hormone secreted mainly by kidney cells; stimulates red blood cell production.

Circulatory System

The body system that transports nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from cells in the body to nourish it and help fight diseases.

Vertebrate

An animal possessing a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Lymph System

A network of vessels, tissues, and organs that helps to maintain the body's fluid balance and protect it from infections.