Describe Descartes' Conception of the Reflex and How the Concept

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Describe Descartes' conception of the reflex and how the concept of the reflex has changed since his time.

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Definitions:

Tissue Cells

Cells that are organized together to perform a specific function, making up the tissue of organisms.

Expired Air

The air that is exhaled out of the lungs, typically containing lower oxygen and higher carbon dioxide levels than inhaled air.

Inspired Air

Air that is inhaled into the lungs, containing oxygen which is essential for the respiratory process in living organisms.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in most living organisms and required for combustion.