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What was the dominant medical theory in Europe during the Middle Ages?
The Four Humors theory
True or False: Hippocrates is known as the ‘Father of Medicine’.
True
What was the primary method of treating illness during the medieval period?
Bloodletting
Which disease was known as the Black Death?
Bubonic plague
Who was Andreas Vesalius?
A Renaissance physician known for his work in anatomy.
What significant discovery did Edward Jenner make in the late 18th century?
The smallpox vaccine
True or False: The germ theory of disease was developed in the 19th century.
True
Which scientist is credited with proving the germ theory of disease?
Louis Pasteur
What was the significance of Joseph Lister’s work?
He introduced antiseptic techniques in surgery.
What is the main focus of public health in the 19th century?
Improving sanitation and hygiene.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major public health reform in Britain during the 19th century.
Public Health Act of 1848
What was the primary focus of medicine in the early 20th century?
Infectious diseases
Which antibiotic was discovered by Alexander Fleming?
Penicillin
True or False: The discovery of DNA structure was crucial for modern medicine.
True
What is the purpose of vaccinations?
To stimulate the immune system to protect against specific diseases.
Which medical advancement significantly improved surgical techniques in the 20th century?
Anesthesia
Fill in the blank: The __________ revolutionized the treatment of chronic diseases in the late 20th century.
Development of antibiotics
True or False: Medical technology has had no impact on patient care.
False
What does the term ‘evidence-based medicine’ refer to?
The practice of making clinical decisions based on the best available research evidence.
Which public health campaign focused on combating smoking in the 20th century?
Anti-smoking campaigns
