The expansion of the medical profession during the early nineteenth century resulted in a
A. decline in midwives.
B. large jump in average life expectancy.
C. broad increase in the number of hospitals.
D. rapid rise in care for the disabled.
E. significant gain in the general body of medical knowledge.
Answer: A
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