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?

Answer 1

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

The other options of the question were A) Vesalius was the only scientist at the time to make a breakthrough in medicine because the other scientists were busy studying astronomy. 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.

The statement that best shows why Andreas Vesalius’s discovery was important during the Scientific Revolution is "Vesalius corrected misconceptions created by Galen, whose knowledge of human anatomy was obtained by dissecting animals."

Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) was a great scientist from Belgium. He is considered to be the Father of Modern Anatomy. He consolidated his important work when he wrote the book "On the Fabric of the Human Body," in 1543. In the book, he describes important parts of the human body, and this document during the Scientific Revolution served as a major influence for later research.