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What was the basis of bloodletting in ancient medicine?
What was the basis of bloodletting in ancient medicine?
- Maintaining balance of bodily fluids (correct)
- Altering the body's energy flow
- Removing toxins from the body
- Boosting the immune system
What does the term 'phlebotomy' refer to today?
What does the term 'phlebotomy' refer to today?
- Administering vaccines
- Conducting X-ray scans
- Drawing blood for laboratory analysis (correct)
- Performing organ transplants
What animal through scarification, led doctors and scientists to the traditional phlebotomy performed today?
What animal through scarification, led doctors and scientists to the traditional phlebotomy performed today?
- Monkeys
- Rats
- Hippopotamus (correct)
- Lion
When did the practice of bloodletting cease in modern medicine?
When did the practice of bloodletting cease in modern medicine?
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What is the traditional medical practice of bloodletting viewed as today?
What is the traditional medical practice of bloodletting viewed as today?
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