Ptolemy,as Was Common with Most Ancient Greek Philosophers,believed That the Earth

question 38

Multiple Choice

Ptolemy,as was common with most Ancient Greek philosophers,believed that the earth was at the center of the universe.It was not until Copernicus that the idea that the sun was at the center of the solar system emerged.Kuhn would call this an example of:

• A) a paradigm shift, as it challenged the existing paradigm of the day.
• B) the research process in all of its splendor and glory.
• C) a normal scientific discovery, because it gathered new and useful information.
• D) the way science ought to be conducted.

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Definitions:

Mandible

The lower jaw or jawbone, the largest and strongest bone of the face.

Descending Colon

The part of the colon that travels downwards on the left side of the abdomen, responsible for storing the remains of digested food that will be emptied into the rectum.

Sigmoid Colon

An S-shaped tube that lies between the descending colon and the rectum.

Pelvic Cavity

The space within the pelvis that houses the reproductive organs, urinary bladder, and rectum in humans.