Four distinct stages evolved as humankind searched for substances to treat illness and cure dis-ease. These stages chronicle the development of medicinal treatment by natural and derived substances
In what stage did the belief exist that "humors" were essential requirements for life?
a. Mystical
b. Empirical
c. Medieval
d. Contemporary
ANS: C
The medieval period began during the 1200s AD and lasted through the 1800s. During these 600 years, many myths and superstitions about hygiene and health existed. A balance of four body fluids, or "humors," were seen as essential requirements for life: fire equaled yellow bile or chol-er, water equated to phlegm, the earth to black bile, and the air to blood.
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