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What did the father of modern toxicology discover in the ancient books that were still being taught by doctors of his day?
What did the father of modern toxicology discover in the ancient books that were still being taught by doctors of his day?
- Over 200 surgical procedures
- Three main forces called Doshas
- Unique health practices originating in India
- Mistakes in the sacred text of Atharvaveda (correct)
Which ancient medical system originated in India and promoted the use of herbal compounds, special diets, and unique health practices?
Which ancient medical system originated in India and promoted the use of herbal compounds, special diets, and unique health practices?
- Ayurvedic medicine (correct)
- Arab medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- University medicine
In ancient Indian medicine, what are the three main forces that influence health, character, and appearance?
In ancient Indian medicine, what are the three main forces that influence health, character, and appearance?
- Dolls, enemas, energy points
- Qi, yin, yang
- Doshas, qi, yin (correct)
- Qi, Doshas, spirits
Which ancient medical practice involved using a doll for women to point to problem areas instead of direct examination by male doctors?
Which ancient medical practice involved using a doll for women to point to problem areas instead of direct examination by male doctors?
Which medical system believed in a cosmic energy force called qi that connects everything in the universe?
Which medical system believed in a cosmic energy force called qi that connects everything in the universe?
Which ancient medical practice involved stimulating energy points with needles to enable the body to heal?
Which ancient medical practice involved stimulating energy points with needles to enable the body to heal?
Who is known as the Father of Modern Toxicology?
Who is known as the Father of Modern Toxicology?
Which physician was known for flamboyance, eccentricity, and opposed multi-ingredient medicine?
Which physician was known for flamboyance, eccentricity, and opposed multi-ingredient medicine?
Who was the first master of human anatomy and learned by observing humans?
Who was the first master of human anatomy and learned by observing humans?
Which individual refuted the authority of Galen and Avicenna, burning their books?
Which individual refuted the authority of Galen and Avicenna, burning their books?
Who produced the Canon of Medicine and played a significant role in teaching prescribing and surgery?
Who produced the Canon of Medicine and played a significant role in teaching prescribing and surgery?
