According to Descartes, the movements of the body are caused by
a. the flow of fluid from the brain to the nerves that then cause the muscles to contract.
b. stimulation of the pineal body to release specific chemicals that then travel through the
bloodstream to the appropriate set of muscles.
c. specific commands from the brain that cause specific muscles to move.
d. spirits within the mind that travel through the nervous system.
e. electrical flow through the nerves to the muscles.
a. the flow of fluid from the brain to the nerves that then cause the muscles to contract.
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