Bloodletting, Often Through the Use of Leeches, Was a Treatment

question 95

Multiple Choice

Bloodletting, often through the use of leeches, was a treatment devised centuries ago.What was this treatment used for?

• A)to reduce excessive blood in the brain
• B)to correct a chemical imbalance in the brain
• C)to reduce the negative effects of stress
• D)to restore the balance of humors

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Definitions:

Vena Cava

A large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart; divided into the superior and inferior vena cava.

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen.

Tissue

A group of cells that have similar structure and function together as a unit in an organism.

Epigastric Region

The upper central region of the abdomen located above the belly button and between the ribcages.