Ptolemy Based His Model on Theories First Developed by Plato

question 27

True/False

Ptolemy based his model on theories first developed by Plato, who believed each celestial body traveled around a small circle that followed a larger circle around Earth.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The brain and spinal cord.

Nerve Fibers

Long extensions of neurons that transmit electrical signals between the brain and other parts of the body.

Ganglion

A structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fibre.

Adrenal Gland

Small glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which are essential for stress response and metabolism.