Physicians in Ancient Rome Tended to Have Lower Prestige

question 23

Multiple Choice

Physicians in ancient Rome tended to have lower prestige.This was because:

• A) only lower-status people got ill.
• B) most were men.
• C) the surgeons evolved from barbers.
• D) they were seen as evildoers by the nobility.

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Definitions:

Palpation

The process of examining part of the body by touch, used for medical diagnosis.

Sense of Touch

One of the five senses, allowing humans to perceive pressure, temperature, and pain through skin contact.

Temperature

A measure of the degree of internal heat of a person's body or the environment.

Respiratory Distress

A medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing, often indicating an underlying health issue or emergency.