A Detailed Re-Examination of the Witch Hunts During the Middle

question 88

Multiple Choice

A detailed re-examination of the witch hunts during the Middle Ages revealed that

• A)Most of the accused were not mentally ill.
• B)Mental illness was more common during that time period.
• C)Most witches were psychotic.
• D)Many more men than women were accused,tortured and put to death.

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Definitions:

Chloride Shift

A cellular exchange process where bicarbonate ions leave red blood cells in exchange for chloride ions, maintaining ionic balance and facilitating carbon dioxide transport in blood.

Buffer

Mixture of an acid and a base that reduces any changes in pH that would otherwise occur in a solution when acid or base is added to the solution.

Hemoglobin

A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates, giving red blood cells their color.

Pontine Respiratory Neurons

Neurons located in the pons of the brainstem that play a critical role in regulating the rhythm of breathing.