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Ancient Medical Practices: Trepanation

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What was the primary purpose of trephination in prehistoric and premodern societies?

To study the anatomy of the human brain

To treat mental illness and psychological disorders

To relieve pressure from swelling in the brain (correct)

To remove a piece of bone from the skull for spiritual purposes

Which ancient Greek philosopher believed that the brain controls senses and movement?

Plato

Hippocrates (correct)

Heraclitus

Pythagoras

According to Pythagoras, what is the role of the brain in human reasoning?

It plays a minor role in human reasoning

It is the center of human reasoning and plays a crucial role in the soul's life (correct)

It is responsible for emotions and appetites

It is the seat of the soul

What was the significance of the brain according to Plato's philosophy?

It is the seat of the soul and has three parts: appetite, reason, and temper Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the ancient surgical operation that involves cutting, scraping, chiseling, or drilling a plug-like piece of bone from the skull?

Trephination Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the survival rate of patients who underwent trephination in prehistoric times?

Many patients survived the surgery and showed signs of skull structure healing Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the founding of modern medicine?

Hippocrates Signup and view all the answers

What was the belief of Aristotle regarding the location of thought and emotion?

The heart is the center of thought and emotion Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of trephination in ancient societies?

To relieve pressure from swelling in the brain Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient Greek philosopher believed that the mind is an enormous space with boundaries that we could never reach?

Heraclitus Signup and view all the answers