Chapter 1 Flashcards
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What guided medical care in ancient times?
Religious and mythological beliefs guided medical care in ancient times.
Around what year did medical practices such as drug use and surgery begin?
Around 5000 B.C.E
How were diseases often explained in ancient times?
Diseases were often thought to be caused by demonic possession.
Who introduced health rules to the Jewish people around 1205 B.C.?
Moses
Who is known as the “Father of Medicine” and for what is he famous?
Hippocrates, famous for the Hippocratic Oath.
Which physician gained the title “Prince of Physicians” after migrating to Rome?
Galen
Who is referred to as the “Father of Modern Anatomy”?
Andreas Vesalius
What significant discovery is William Harvey known for?
Discovering that the heart functions as a pump, circulating blood throughout the body.
Who developed the microscope and advanced the study of microbiology?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Why is John Hunter referred to as the “Father of Scientific Surgery”?
For his contributions to the development of surgical techniques and scientific approaches to surgery.
What was Edward Jenner’s major contribution to medicine?
Developed the first immunization, leading to the smallpox vaccine through exposure to cowpox.
