In an Address to the National Assembly on October 10

question 1

Multiple Choice

In an address to the National Assembly on October 10, 1789, Dr. Joseph Ignace Guillotin argued that:

• A) It would be best to abolish capital punishment altogether.
• B) He hoped for the opportunity to test his machine, in the interests of the New Sciences.
• C) The machine he had designed would increase the pain and suffering of a condemned person.
• D) The execution of Danton by guillotine had led him to change his own name in protest.

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Definitions:

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that is specialized in storing energy as fat, providing insulation and protection to the body.

Renal Pyramid

One of a number of pyramidal masses seen on longitudinal section of the kidney; they contain part of the loops of Henle and the collecting tubules.

Renal Papilla

The tip of the renal pyramid in the kidney that extends into the renal pelvis, through which urine flows into the ureter.

Metabolic Wastes

Substances left over from metabolic processes (like carbon dioxide, urea, and lactic acid) that need to be eliminated from the body.