The History of Bloodletting
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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?

  • 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?

  • Monkeys
  • Rats
  • Hippopotamus (correct)
  • Lion

    • When did the practice of bloodletting cease in modern medicine?

    <p>Early 20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional medical practice of bloodletting viewed as today?

    <p>Therapeutic Phlebotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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