Question

semester exam review
chapter 1 - 6
chapter 1.1 - history and trends of health care

1. __________ utilized in the past for both food and medicine are found in medications today.

a. herbs
b. spices
c. medication
d. food

1. in ancient times, illness and disease were believed to be caused by

a. evil spirits
b. demons
c. punishment from the gods
d. all of the above
e. none of the above

1. who believed in the need to cure the spirit and nourish the body?

a. greeks
b. hippocrates
c. romans
d. chinese

1. who is known as the \father of medicine?\

a. apothecaries
b. caduceus
c. hippocrates
d. galen

1. during what period was human dissection discovered?

a. ancient times
b. renaissance
c. the dark ages and middle ages
d. the 16th, 17th, & 18th centuries

Explanation:

Question 1

Herbs have been historically used for both food and medicinal purposes, and many modern medications incorporate herbal components. Spices are more for flavor, medication is modern, and food is too broad.

In ancient times, illness was often attributed to evil spirits, demons, or divine punishment (punishment from gods). So all these beliefs were common.

The Greeks (in general, and Hippocrates specifically, but among the options, Greeks had the belief in curing spirit and nourishing body. Hippocrates is a Greek, but the option "Greeks" as a group fits the broader belief system here. Wait, actually, Hippocrates is the key figure, but let's check options. Wait, the question is "Who believed...", Hippocrates is a Greek, but the options: a. Greeks, b. Hippocrates, c. Romans, d. Chinese. Hippocrates is known for holistic care (spirit and body). So the correct answer is b? Wait, no, maybe the question is about the group. Wait, Hippocrates is the one who emphasized curing spirit and nourishing body. So the answer is b. Hippocrates.

Answer:

a. Herbs

Question 2