Question

question 2
according to the article, how are ancient indian surgical practices and modern surgical practices similar?
a. water was used by surgeons in ancient india to break down bodies before an autopsy and is still used today.
b. skin grafting was used by surgeons in ancient india and is still used today to help heal areas that have lost tissue.
c. tar and oil were used by surgeons in ancient india and are still used today to help control bleeding in patients.
d. intoxicants were used by surgeons in ancient india and are still used in surgery today to manage patient pain.

Explanation:

Skin - grafting is a well - known surgical technique that has been used historically and is still in use today. Ancient Indian surgeons practiced skin - grafting, and it remains a valid method for treating tissue loss in modern surgery. Option A is incorrect as water is not used to break down bodies before autopsy in modern times. Option C is wrong because tar and oil are not used for controlling bleeding in modern surgery. Option D is incorrect as modern anesthetics are used for pain management, not general intoxicants.

Answer:

B. Skin grafting was used by surgeons in ancient India and is still used today to help heal areas that have lost tissue.