In the 17th Century, Before the Stethoscope Was Invented, Anyone

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True/False

In the 17th century, before the stethoscope was invented, anyone in a coma or with a weak heartbeat was presumed dead, and buried.

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Definitions:

Oxygen-demanding Wastes

Wastes that require oxygen for their decomposition, which can deplete oxygen levels in water bodies, affecting aquatic life.

Sewage Treatment

The process of removing contaminants from municipal wastewater, containing mainly household sewage plus some industrial wastewater.

Acid Deposition

The falling of acids and acid-forming compounds from the atmosphere to the earth's surface, often resulting in environmental harm.

Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes excessively enriched with nutrients, leading to plant growth that depletes oxygen in the water, affecting fish and other wildlife.