Question

The Greek physician Hippocrates classified people into four types based on fluids or humors. Which one of the following is NOT a type proposed by him?

• A. Sanguine
• B. Phlegmatic
• C. Endomorphic
• D. Choleric

Hint:

Hippocrates used body fluids. Endomorphic comes from Sheldon's body-build types.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Idea: separate the two classification systems.
Two famous systems are often mixed up in exams. One is based on body fluids and the other is based on body build. We sort the options into these two groups.

Step 2: The fluid-based system.
This is the system of Hippocrates. Its four types are sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric and melancholic.

Step 3: The body-build system.
This is the system of Sheldon. Its three types are endomorphic (round and soft), mesomorphic (muscular) and ectomorphic (thin).

Step 4: Sort the options.
Sanguine, phlegmatic and choleric belong to the fluid-based list. Endomorphic belongs to the body-build list.

Step 5: Pick the odd one.
The question asks for the type NOT proposed by Hippocrates, so we pick the one from the other system. That is endomorphic.

Step 6: Conclusion.
The answer is option (3).

Final Answer:
Endomorphic is not a Hippocratic type. \[ \boxed{\text{Endomorphic}} \]