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Unani Medicine: A Legacy of Islamic Medicine

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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of Unani medicine?

  1. The body is composed of four humors: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.

  2. Health is maintained by a balance of these humors.

  3. Disease is caused by an imbalance of the humors.

  4. Treatment involves restoring the balance of the humors.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unani medicine is based on the theory of four humors, which are believed to be the basic elements of the body. An imbalance of these humors is thought to cause disease.

Who is considered the father of Unani medicine?

  1. Hippocrates

  2. Galen

  3. Avicenna

  4. Rhazes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hippocrates is considered the father of Unani medicine because he was the first to develop a systematic approach to medicine based on observation and experience.

Which of the following is NOT a common treatment method used in Unani medicine?

  1. Herbal medicine

  2. Dietary changes

  3. Bloodletting

  4. Surgery


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surgery is not a common treatment method used in Unani medicine. Unani practitioners typically rely on herbal medicine, dietary changes, and bloodletting to treat diseases.

What is the main goal of Unani medicine?

  1. To cure diseases

  2. To prevent diseases

  3. To maintain health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main goal of Unani medicine is to cure diseases, prevent diseases, and maintain health.

Which of the following is NOT a common disease treated with Unani medicine?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypertension

  3. Asthma

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancer is not a common disease treated with Unani medicine. Unani practitioners typically treat diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.

Which of the following is a common herbal medicine used in Unani medicine?

  1. Ginseng

  2. Echinacea

  3. Turmeric

  4. Garlic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Turmeric is a common herbal medicine used in Unani medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Which of the following is NOT a common dietary change recommended in Unani medicine?

  1. Eating a balanced diet

  2. Avoiding processed foods

  3. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables

  4. Drinking plenty of water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eating a balanced diet is not a common dietary change recommended in Unani medicine. Unani practitioners typically recommend avoiding processed foods, eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and drinking plenty of water.

Which of the following is a common bloodletting technique used in Unani medicine?

  1. Cupping

  2. Leeching

  3. Scarification

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cupping, leeching, and scarification are all common bloodletting techniques used in Unani medicine.

Which of the following is NOT a common Unani medical text?

  1. The Canon of Medicine

  2. The Book of Healing

  3. The Materia Medica

  4. The History of Medicine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The History of Medicine is not a common Unani medical text. The Canon of Medicine, The Book of Healing, and The Materia Medica are all common Unani medical texts.

Which of the following is NOT a common Unani medical instrument?

  1. The lancet

  2. The scalpel

  3. The stethoscope

  4. The thermometer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The stethoscope is not a common Unani medical instrument. The lancet, the scalpel, and the thermometer are all common Unani medical instruments.

Which of the following is NOT a common Unani medical procedure?

  1. Cauterization

  2. Amputation

  3. Lithotomy

  4. Vaccination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vaccination is not a common Unani medical procedure. Cauterization, amputation, and lithotomy are all common Unani medical procedures.

Which of the following is NOT a common Unani medical specialty?

  1. Internal medicine

  2. Surgery

  3. Ophthalmology

  4. Dentistry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dentistry is not a common Unani medical specialty. Internal medicine, surgery, and ophthalmology are all common Unani medical specialties.

Which of the following is NOT a common Unani medical condition?

  1. Diabetes

  2. Hypertension

  3. Asthma

  4. Malaria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Malaria is not a common Unani medical condition. Diabetes, hypertension, and asthma are all common Unani medical conditions.

Which of the following is NOT a common Unani medical treatment?

  1. Herbal medicine

  2. Dietary changes

  3. Bloodletting

  4. Antibiotics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antibiotics are not a common Unani medical treatment. Herbal medicine, dietary changes, and bloodletting are all common Unani medical treatments.

Which of the following is NOT a common Unani medical practitioner?

  1. The hakim

  2. The tabib

  3. The vaidya

  4. The doctor


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The doctor is not a common Unani medical practitioner. The hakim, the tabib, and the vaidya are all common Unani medical practitioners.

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