Rene Descartes Was a Dualist, Believing the Mind and Body

question 38

Multiple Choice

 Rene Descartes was a dualist, believing the mind and body are different entities. Which of the following statements is true regarding his understanding?

• A) The mind is the product of neural activity.
• B) The mind exists in both human and nonhuman animals.
• C) The mind forms an indivisible whole with the body.
• D) The mind is not a physical entity that can be studied.

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Definitions:

Neuromuscular Junctions

Specialized synapses between motor neurons and muscle fibers, enabling signal transmission for muscle contraction.

Neurotransmitter

Chemicals released by neurons to transmit signals to other neurons or muscles, affecting various bodily functions and behaviors.

Neuron

A nerve cell that transmits electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system.

Schwann Cell

A type of glial cell that wraps around nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system, forming the myelin sheath that facilitates nerve impulse transmission.