In the Context of the Scientific Revolution, Which of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the context of the Scientific Revolution, which of the following led to the greatest spiritual readjustment that human beings were required to make?

• A) The new astronomy and physics
• B) The thought that humans were the center of creation
• C) The discovery that the cosmos was ranked in an ascending order of purity
• D) The shift away from the philosophy of natural law

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Definitions:

Embryonic Period

The period in prenatal development from three through eight weeks after conception, when the brain, spine, major organs, and bodily structures begin to form in the embryo.

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms, following fertilization and before fetal stages in animals.

Placenta

A specialized organ in mammals that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, marking the beginning of embryonic development.