EDEXCEL HISTORY -MEDICINE THROUGH TIME Flashcards
What was the dominant medical theory in Ancient Greece?
The theory of the Four Humours.
Who is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’?
Hippocrates.
True or False: The Romans contributed to public health by building aqueducts.
True.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant medical text in the Middle Ages, compiled by Galen.
The Canon of Medicine.
What major event in the 14th century significantly impacted medicine and public health?
The Black Death.
Which medical practice became more popular during the Renaissance due to the study of human anatomy?
Dissection.
Multiple Choice: Who discovered penicillin? A) Louis Pasteur B) Alexander Fleming C) Edward Jenner
B) Alexander Fleming.
What was the significance of Edward Jenner’s work?
He developed the first smallpox vaccine.
True or False: The Germ Theory of Disease was proposed by Louis Pasteur.
True.
What did the invention of the microscope contribute to medicine?
It allowed for the discovery of microorganisms.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a movement that emphasized observation and experimentation in medicine during the Enlightenment.
Scientific Revolution.
What was the main focus of surgery before the 19th century?
Amputation and battlefield surgery.
What anesthesia method was introduced in the 19th century?
Ether and chloroform.
Multiple Choice: Which disease did Louis Pasteur create a vaccine for? A) Tuberculosis B) Anthrax C) Polio
B) Anthrax.
True or False: Florence Nightingale is known for her contributions to nursing during the Crimean War.
True.
Who is credited with the development of antiseptic surgical techniques?
Joseph Lister.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was established as a result of the need for better hygiene in hospitals.
Nightingale Pledge.
What was one of the major public health reforms in the 19th century?
The Public Health Act of 1848.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the Four Humours? A) Blood B) Bile C) Saliva
C) Saliva.
What is the term for the practice of using bloodletting as a treatment?
Phlebotomy.
True or False: The understanding of the circulatory system advanced significantly due to William Harvey.
True.
What significant medical advancement occurred in the 20th century?
The discovery of antibiotics.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major health crisis that led to the development of the World Health Organization.
Global Polio Epidemic.
Who developed the first vaccine for rabies?
Louis Pasteur.
Multiple Choice: Which medical advancement is associated with the discovery of DNA? A) X-rays B) Genetic Engineering C) Vaccination
B) Genetic Engineering.
True or False: The Hippocratic Oath is still taken by medical professionals today.
True.
What was a key feature of medieval hospitals?
They often provided care for the sick and poor.
Fill in the blank: The __________ revolutionized the treatment of infections in the mid-20th century.
Antibiotic Era.
What role did the printing press play in medicine?
It facilitated the spread of medical knowledge.
Who proposed the idea of vaccination?
Edward Jenner.
True or False: Medical training in the Middle Ages was primarily based on religious teachings.
True.
