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How did William Harvey's discovery impact the early belief about health?
How did William Harvey's discovery impact the early belief about health?
- It disproved the 'good humor' hypothesis of health (correct)
- It supported the idea of 'humors' balancing health
- It confirmed the influence of body temperature on health
- It established a connection between health and genetic disorders
What was the early belief about health according to Hippocrates and Indian Ayurveda?
What was the early belief about health according to Hippocrates and Indian Ayurveda?
- It was considered a balance of certain 'humors' (correct)
- It was associated with genetic disorders
- It was believed to be influenced by blood circulation
- It was thought to be related to body temperature
According to biology, how does the mind influence our health?
According to biology, how does the mind influence our health?
- By altering the balance of 'humors'
- By causing genetic disorders
- Through neural and endocrine systems affecting the immune system (correct)
- By directly controlling body temperature
What is one of the factors that can affect health mentioned in the text?
What is one of the factors that can affect health mentioned in the text?
How did the early Greeks classify individuals with 'black bile'?
How did the early Greeks classify individuals with 'black bile'?