The Account of Dr

question 10

Multiple Choice

The account of Dr.Alexander Falconbridge in the second Voices section of the textbook discusses which of the following diseases as the primary problem for African slaves aboard slave ships?

• A) sea sickness
• B) measles
• C) influenza
• D) dysentery

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy expressed in calories that a person needs to keep the body functioning at rest, including processes like breathing and keeping warm.

Temperature

A measure of the body's heat or the environmental heat, usually expressed in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Dry Mucous Membranes

A condition where the mucosal linings in the body, such as those in the nose and mouth, lack proper moisture and become dry.

Leg Cramps

Sudden, involuntary muscle contractions, often causing pain in the legs.