According to René Descartes,
A) the heart is the organ that controls emotions.
B) the muscles are activated by electrical signals carried by nerves.
C) nerves carry electrical messages that contract muscles.
D) a reflex is a sensory perception generated by the mind.
E) the mind controls the movements of the body.
Answer: E
Rationale: According to René Descartes, the mind controls the movements of body.
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