Hippocrates Diagnoses One of His Patients as Suffering from an Excess

question 225

Multiple Choice

Hippocrates diagnoses one of his patients as suffering from an excess of phlegm. The patient is probably ______.

• A) lethargic and sluggish
• B) quick-tempered
• C) confident and optimistic
• D) sad and depressed

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Definitions:

Ovary

The ovary is a female reproductive organ in which ova or eggs are produced, along with the secretion of hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

Uterine Tube

Also known as the fallopian tube, it is part of the female reproductive system that connects the ovaries to the uterus.

Uterus

A major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals, including humans, responsible for gestating embryos and fetuses.

Implantation

The process by which a fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus where it can then begin to develop into an embryo.