In the seventeenth century, physicians did not do many autopsies. Why?

A. The law required physicians pay a high fee for the bodies.

B. Physicians were afraid that they would catch whatever killed the person.

C. Defacing a dead body was against their religious beliefs and cultural norms.

D. Physicians were afraid that they would anger the gods.

An autopsy or a post-mortem examination refers to a highly unique surgical method, which comprises of a complete examination of a corpse by dissecting to find out the reason and manner of death or to access any injury or disorder, which may be present for educational or research works.

However, in the 17th century, the physicians did not perform many autopsies, as it was considered culturally intolerable to disfigure the body. Thus, the physicians did not have more idea about internal anatomy.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

The answer to this is C