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cherise1989

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During which period did the concept of disease contagion become more universally accepted?
 
  A) Roman Empire
  B) Middle Ages
  C) Renaissance
  D) Age of Enlightenment

Question 2

During the 1700s the miasmas theory held that
 
  A) disease was caused when vapors rising from rotting refuse were inhaled.
  B) an imbalance of the mind, body, and spirit caused disease.
  C) disease was caused by four humours: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
  D) parasites in the water caused most disease.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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