The Hydraulically Operated Mechanical Statues at St

question 81

Multiple Choice

The hydraulically operated mechanical statues at St.Germain were important to Descartes because

• A) the mythological scenes they represented directed his attention toward important psychological problems.
• B) they suggested the idea that animal bodies could be understood mechanistically as automata.
• C) they inspired him to construct some experimental hydraulic models of his own.
• D) they suggested the idea that blood constantly circulates through the body.

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Definitions:

Hygienic Practices

Activities and habits that promote health through cleanliness, such as regular handwashing, to prevent the spread of diseases.

Water In The Home

The availability and use of water within residential settings for purposes such as drinking, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene.

Hearing Aid

A device designed to improve hearing by making sound audible to a person with hearing loss.

Canal Portion

A segment of a canal, which can refer to either natural waterways or anatomical passages in the body.