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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?

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Andreus Vesalius is often referred to as the founder of modern human anatomy, but his discoveries are important because he corrected misconceptions created by Galen, whose knowledge of human anatomy was obtained by dissecting animals.

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

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