The American Medical Profession by 1860 Was Noted for

question 49

Multiple Choice

The American medical profession by 1860 was noted for

• A) its still-primitive standards.
• B) having abandoned the practice of bleeding.
• C) its discovery of germs as the cause of illness.
• D) pioneer work in dentistry.
• E) its well-established medical schools.

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