Medieval Medicine
What theory did Hippocrates develop that explained the causes of disease?
The Theory of the Four Humours.
Which discovery by Vesalius improved knowledge about human anatomy?
Performing dissections on human bodies.
What significant improvement in public health occurred due to the Public Health Act of 1875?
The provision of clean water and sanitation.
What are antibiotics, and how did they change medical treatment?
Drugs that kill bacteria and treat infections.
What was the primary cause of medical problems for soldiers on the Western Front?
Trench environment
Which religious practice was commonly believed to help prevent disease during the medieval period?
Prayer
What did William Harvey discover about the circulatory system?
Blood circulates through the body in a closed system.
Which scientist's work led to the development of vaccines in the late 19th century?
Louis Pasteur
What important discovery did Alexander Fleming make in 1928?
Penicillin
What technique was developed to help treat broken legs during World War I?
Thomas splint
What major epidemic struck England in 1348 and led to the death of one-third of the population?
The Black Death
How did the invention of the printing press contribute to medical knowledge during the Renaissance?
It allowed for the faster dissemination (the action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely) of medical texts and ideas.
What major disease did Edward Jenner help to eradicate (remove) with his vaccination?
Smallpox
How has the NHS impacted access to healthcare since its introduction in 1948?
Providing free healthcare to all citizens.
How did John Snow contribute to understanding disease during the cholera outbreak?
Identifying contaminated water as the source of cholera.
Who was known as the 'English Hippocrates' and emphasized observation of patients?
Thomas Sydenham
What was the role of the Royal Society in medical advancements during the Renaissance?
What was the main focus of Florence Nightingale’s reforms in hospitals?
Improving hygiene and sanitation.
What role do lifestyle campaigns play in modern public health?
Educating the public about healthy choices to prevent disease.
What was the significance of mobile x-ray units during the war?
They provided quick diagnosis of injuries.
What was the common belief regarding the cause of disease related to astrology during the medieval period?
The positions of the stars and planets could influence health.
What theory declined in popularity during the Renaissance, leading to new scientific approaches?
The belief in supernatural causes of disease.
What major change occurred in the understanding of disease causes in the 19th century?
The acceptance of Germ Theory.
What advancements in technology have improved diagnosis since 1900? Name three.
X-rays, MRIs and blood tests.
What were the consequences of gas attacks for soldiers on the Western Front?
They caused severe respiratory issues and death.