What animals did Galen switch to dissecting after Barbary apes?
Pigs
Dogs
Cats
Sheep
Answer
Galen initially dissected Barbary apes for his anatomical studies, but when he discovered their facial expressions were too similar to humans, he switched to other animals such as pigs. Dissections and vivisections on humans were strictly prohibited at the time.
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