HIS 125 The Otologic Evaluation. 1  1. 2  The Otologic EvaluationThe examining physician should be anOtologist (a physician whose practice islimited to patients with disorders of theauditory and vestibular system) or anOtolaryngologist (a physician whospecializes in diseases of the ear, nose, andthroat (ENT).
The genetic patterns of potato distribution indicate that the potato probably originated in the mountainous west-central region of the continent. According to Dr. Hector Flores, the most probable place of origin of potatoes is located between the south of Peru and the northeast of Bolivia.
The first written record of a European encounter with potatoes was penned in 1537 by Castellanos, a Spanish conquistador. After raiding a village in South America, Castellanos and his party found the area deserted and entered the houses in search of loot. Instead of silver and gold, they found maize, beans and truffles. From reading Castellanos account, we now know these truffles were in fact potatoes.