Who experimented with the dissected leg of a frog?
Correct answer: D. Galvani
- A. Volta
- B. Jenner
- C. Salk
- D. Galvani
Explanation
Galvani experimented with the dissected leg of a frog and discovered the remarkable effects of static electricity, which caused their legs to twitch and convulse spontaneously.
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