Which of the following is true about the use of medical remedies by doctors aboard slave ships?
A) Many collected African herbs and foods along the Guinea Coast to help treat illnesses at sea.
B) Since slavers wanted to keep as many slaves alive as possible, ships' doctors had an unusually sophisticated knowledge of medicine at the time.
C) Doctors lacked any medicine to keep slaves alive on the voyage.
D) Doctors relied upon Russian cures to keep slaves alive.

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Many doctors aboard slave ships collected African herbs and foods along the Guinea Coast to help treat illnesses and ailments at sea. They often had to rely on local remedies, as medical supplies were limited and inadequate for the long voyage.

Which of the Following Is True About the Use of Medical