Multiple choice

In the early medieval age, surgery declined because

  1. of the lack of good surgeons

  2. text of surgery was not available

  3. to operate the dead body for research was not considered good

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

During the early medieval period, surgery declined primarily due to religious and social prohibitions against dissection and operating on dead bodies for research purposes. This restriction prevented medical practitioners from studying human anatomy systematically, which was essential for advancing surgical knowledge and techniques. The taboo around handling corpses severely limited the ability of surgeons to develop practical skills and understanding of internal body structures.

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