Question

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.

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Explanation:

Andreas Vesalius wrote the book called Seven Chapters on the Structure of the Human Body (de febrica) that led to the beginning of modern human anatomy. His work was very prominent for medicine because it gave doctors complete understanding of human anatomy, and it urged them to examine the claims of ancient medical professionals which were different than Vesalius theories. He considered being the father of modern medicine and a Renaissance figure of the 16th Century.