The Four Humors

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According to Hippocrates, which of the following fluids was associated with a warm, happy temperament?

  • Phlegm
  • Blood (correct)
  • Black bile
  • Yellow bile

What did physicians in Hippocrates' time focus on?

  • Thoughtfulness or sadness
  • Producing cool attitude
  • Treating quick temper
  • Balancing the four basic fluids (correct)

According to Hippocrates, which of the following fluids was associated with thoughtfulness or sadness?

  • Phlegm
  • Yellow bile
  • Black bile (correct)
  • Blood

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Hippocratic Medicine

  • Blood was associated with a warm, happy temperament according to Hippocrates.
  • Physicians in Hippocrates' time focused on the balance of four bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
  • Phlegm was associated with thoughtfulness or sadness according to Hippocrates.

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