Which of these options are true about the Egyptian practices of medicines? (Select all that apply) A) The Ebers Papyrus contains information about medicines with references to Sume... Which of these options are true about the Egyptian practices of medicines? (Select all that apply) A) The Ebers Papyrus contains information about medicines with references to Sumerian documents. B) The use of medicines was carried out by priests and physicians. C) Medicines were administered through different methods including gargles, inhalations, suppositories, ointments and lotions. D) Imhotep, the first physician, was the High Priest of Heliopolis.
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The question is asking to identify the correct statements regarding Egyptian medicine practices from the provided options, indicating a need to analyze historical facts related to ancient Egyptian medical procedures.
Answer
Options B and C are correct.
The correct options are B) The use of medicines was carried out by priests and physicians and C) Medicines were administered through different methods including gargles, inhalations, suppositories, ointments and lotions.
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The correct options are B) The use of medicines was carried out by priests and physicians and C) Medicines were administered through different methods including gargles, inhalations, suppositories, ointments and lotions.
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The Ebers Papyrus is primarily known as an ancient Egyptian medical document, but there's no specific reference in the search results about Sumerian documents related to it. Imhotep was indeed a renowned physician and architect, but his title is not directly confirmed in the search results as being the High Priest of Heliopolis.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming references are included in the Ebers Papyrus without specific evidence to support it.
Sources
- History and principle of pharmacy practice | PDF - SlideShare - slideshare.net
- Systems of Classification in Premodern Medical Cultures - library.oapen.org
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