Blood flowed through over 40 channels from the heart to every part of the body. Blood carried air and water (essentials). Healthy channels were important for good health.
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How did they believe a person became ill using the theory of the channels?
Rotting food let off gases which seeped along the channels. This caused disease in different places and prevented the normal flow of blood, air and water.
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How did Egyptian doctors pass on their knowledge?
Drawing hieroglyphics on papyrus (paper made from reeds)
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How did supernatural belief benefit the Egyptians?
Mummification increased knowledge of human anatomy (however they were not allowed to open the organs to see how they worked)
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What was their public health like ?
Their religion emphasised cleanliness and hygiene which led to practical developments such as toilets (not water fed toilets)
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How were fishing nets used?
As mosquito nets at night which protected them from malaria.
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What were the Egyptians hygiene like?
They bathed and changed their clothes regularly and shaved their heads (made sense giving their climate)
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