At the Heart of Descartes' Notion of the Undulatio Reflexa

question 55

True/False

At the heart of Descartes' notion of the undulatio reflexa is the role of the conscious mind in determining behavior​

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Definitions:

Common Bursae

Small fluid-filled sacs located near joints that reduce friction between bones and soft tissues, commonly found in the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee.

Gastrocnemius

The large muscle in the calf of the leg.

Muscles Contract

The process by which muscle fibers shorten and generate force, typically in response to a signal from the nervous system.

Muscle Tone

A state of muscle contraction in which a portion of the fibers are contracted while others are at rest.