Little is known of the Greek physician Hippocrates, who lived around 400 B.C. Nevertheless, the writings attributed to him have provided a number of principles underlying modern medical practice. One of his most famous contributions, the Hippocratic Oath, is the foundation of contemporary medical ethics. It requires the physician to swear that he or she will help the sick, refrain from intentional wrongdoing, and keep confidential all matters pertaining to the doctor-patient relationship. William C. Cockerham, Medical Sociology
A) Argument; conclusion: The writings attributed to him ... medical practice.
B) Nonargument.
C) Argument; conclusion: It requires the physician ... doctor-patient relationship.
D) Argument; conclusion: One of his most famous contributions ... medical ethics.
E) Argument; conclusion: Little is known ... who lived around 400 B.C.

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The passage provides information about Hippocrates and the Hippocratic Oath without presenting a premise and conclusion structure typical of an argument.

Little Is Known of the Greek Physician Hippocrates, Who Lived