Question

ptolemaic egypt made numerous advances in medicine because: a all other fields of study were prohibited. b alexander started a medical school in luxor. c egyptian priests also served as teachers of science. d the pharaohs required highly skilled doctors to attend them. e egyptians performed autopsies, giving them an understanding of human anatomy.

Explanation:

In Ptolemaic Egypt, the practice of performing autopsies provided knowledge of human anatomy which was crucial for medical advancements. There is no evidence for other options. Option A is false as other fields were not prohibited. Alexander did not start a medical - school in Luxor (Option B). While Egyptian priests had knowledge, it's not the main reason for medical advancements here (Option C). The pharaohs' need for doctors (Option D) is not the most significant factor compared to anatomical knowledge.

Answer:

E. Egyptians performed autopsies, giving them an understanding of human anatomy.