Question

Andreus Vesalius is known for being the first scientist to provide detailed and accurate information about human anatomy. His knowledge of human anatomy came from dissecting human bodies. Which statement best shows why Andreus Vesalius’s discovery was important during the Scientific Revolution?
A.)Vesalius was the only scientist at the time to make a breakthrough in medicine, because the other scientists were busy studying astronomy.

B.)Vesalius corrected misconceptions created by Galen, whose knowledge of human anatomy was obtained by dissecting animals.

C.)Vesalius was the first scientist to study human anatomy and present his findings to the world.

D.)Vesalius pioneered the field of anatomy by stating that animals and humans share the same anatomies.

E.)Vesalius used his knowledge of human anatomy to find cures for human illnesses.
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Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Vesalius corrected misconceptions created by Galen, whose knowledge of human anatomy was obtained by dissecting animals.
Galen thought that human anatomy and animal anatomy were the same or at least very similar, which was obviously not the case. This is why Vesalius' study is very important because it pointed out that Galen's research wasn't really that accurate.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is B, I hope this helped