What was "poppy tea" used for?
pain management
How did the printing press help in the increase of medical knowledge?
Publication of medical books.
How did Anton van Leeuwenhoek aid in the development of the medical field?
improvement of microscopes
Who invented the stethoscope and was also considered a pulmonary specialist?
Rene Laennec
How many children do I have?
3
The average lifespan during ancient times was:
20-35 years
The bubonic plague was also known as:
The Black Death
Present-day pharmacies were known as:
apothecaries
The structure of DNA
Who is our school principal (9th grade campus)?
Mr. Cardenas
What did Hippocrates advocate/preach to his patients?
Preventing illness/disease by living a healthy lifestyle.
Romans' medical practices were heavily influenced by:
the Catholic Church
Smallpox vaccine was discovered by:
Edward Jenner
Apart from training nurses and treating soldiers in war, Florence Nightingale's impact was mainly on:
infection control/sanitary practices
Stand up and name one student from each group of tables.
n/a
What were the beliefs around the origin of illness/disease before germ theory?
Illness/disease came from vapors or "bad air." Evil spirits brought on sickness as a punishment.
What was finally allowed during the Renaissance that allowed us to learn more about human anatomy?
human dissections
How did Anton van Leeuwenhoek impact the medical field?
Improvement of microscopes
What is the purpose of stem cell research?
Research is on manipulating stem cells to have them grow into various types of tissue.
Name the couple.
How did Dr. John Snow try to disprove miasma theory?
He tried to prove that the cholera outbreak had a specific source which was the water pump.
Why was there an increase in the average lifespan during the Renaissance? Identify three points.
human dissection, sketches of the human body, and publishing of medical books
What is this image?
Leeuwenhoek's microscope
There is a risk for ____________ which is the use biologic agents as weapons.
bioterrorism
Complete the phrase! At the end of announcements during 2nd block, they always say, "With attitude, honor, and safety, we will..."
Always have success.