Using Darwin's Terminology, Herbert Spencer Argued That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Using Darwin's terminology, Herbert Spencer argued that

• A)no progress in human society was now possible and decadence had set in everywhere.
• B)no rational justification could be given to "natural selection."
• C)peaceful progress was inevitable.
• D)evolution could never be reversed.
• E)human societies were organisms evolving through time by struggling with their environments.

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Definitions:

Thromboplastin

A plasma protein that plays a key role in the blood clotting process.

Clotting

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a solid state, forming a clot to prevent excessive bleeding when vessels are injured.

Capillary Bed

A network of small blood vessels known as capillaries, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials between the blood and tissues.

Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart, consisting of two main branches, the superior and inferior vena cava.