Principles Of Physiology (W1)

Question 1

Why was Ancient Greece the birthplace of natural physiology

Answer 1

• It was developed through different stages
• used local biology (plants and animals )

Question 2

Why was natural physiology unique

Answer 2

• 1st case where we see a recorded organised school of thought
  -no deference to me supernatural

Question 3

How and natural physiology influence Western science

Answer 3

• Cross pollination, Romans adopting Greek ideas but methodology is complicated
• in Europe lots of ideas being used by religious organisations that say you can’t challenge their views

Question 4

How has natural physiology helped develop ‘modern’ science

Answer 4

• Breaking away from Catholic church
• uses nature to test the answers
  - don’t assume based on how you have been taught
  - carefully guard against biases