modern medicine

Question 1

why is the discovery of the structure of the DNA so important for medicine?

Answer 1

allows scientists to pinpoint specific mutations in genes that cause disease for example cystic fibrosis

Question 2

the impact of the NHS

Answer 2

providing free healthcare at the point of delivery for all regardless of ability to pay

Question 3

who was Paul Ehrlich?

Answer 3

he was a German physician and he was the first person to find a way of killing germs within the body

developed the concept of magic bullets

1909 Salvarsan 606-sought out and destroyed bacteria that caused syphilis

Question 4

what year was penicillium discovered?

Answer 4

it was discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming

Question 5

discovery of penicillium

Answer 5

Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin when he noticed that a mould penicillium killed bacteria

Question 6

factors of our lifestyle that can lead to illness:

Answer 6

1.lack of exercise
2.poor diet
3.smoking
4.drinking alcohol
5.stress

Question 7

improvements in diagnosis

Answer 7

x-rays:allow doctors to visualise bones, fractures and internal structures

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