Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What did ancient Egyptians do with the brain prior mummification?

  1. They ate it

  2. They threw it away

  3. They preserved it with the rest of the body

  4. They didn’t know about the existence of the brain.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient Egyptians removed the brain through the nose using hooks during mummification and discarded it, considering it unimportant compared to the heart. Options A, C, and D are incorrect - they didn't eat it, preserve it, or remain ignorant of its existence.

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