Which of the Following Societies Began the Custom of Embalming

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following societies began the custom of embalming to preserve the body for its life after death?

• A) Egypt
• B) Mesopotamia
• C) India
• D) China
• E) Persia

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Definitions:

Nasal Flaring

The widening of the nostrils during breathing, often seen as a sign of respiratory distress or increased effort to breathe.

Sternal

Pertaining to the sternum or breastbone, a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest.

Intercostal Retractions

The inward movement of the spaces between the ribs during inhalation, indicating respiratory distress or difficulty breathing.

Horizontal Fissure

A separation or groove on the lung's surface that divides the upper lobe from the middle lobe on the right lung.