Question

the author includes paragraph 2 to
a suggest that appearance is more important than comfort
b inform that prosthetic devices were not just used for war victims
c compare the effect of tradition to the effect of wars
d reveal that prosthetic devices cannot be afforded by everyone
patent drawing of hanger limb

Explanation:

The earliest example of a prosthesis mentioned is a toe belonging to a noble - woman, indicating that prosthetic devices were not just used by war victims. There is no evidence in the given part about appearance vs comfort, comparison of tradition and war effects, or affordability.

Answer:

B. inform that prosthetic devices were not just used for war victims