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100
I invented the microscope.
Who is van Leeuwenhoek
100
I am an infectious disease that killed 75% of the population of Europe & Asia during the Middle Ages.
What is the bubonic plague
100
I discovered the X-ray.
Who is Wilhelm Roentgen?
100
We were the earliest people to keep accurate health records.
Who are the Egyptians
100
I was the first animal to be cloned in 1997?
What is the sheep? Bhhhaaaaa
200
I discovered the smallpox vaccination
Who is Edward Jenner
200
Who is the father of Medicine & created a code of ethics which continues to be used today?
Who is Hippocrates?
200
This is the term used to describe boring a hole into the skull to treat headaches, epilepsy, or mental conditions
What is trepanation?
200
We are known for accupuncture
Who are the Chinese
200
If you receive a new organ, this would be called an ________ ________________.
What is an organ transplant?
300
I discovered that micro-organisms cause disease, also known as "the germ theory"
Louis Pasteur
300
The rebirth of the science of medicine occurred during this time.
What is the Renaissance?
300
I became known as the "Father of Microbiology" because I identified pathogens and isolated the bacteria causing tuberculosis.
Who is Robert Koch?
300
We were the first to believe that illness is a result of natural cause
Who are the ancient Greeks
300
An artificial body part, such as an arm or a leg, is known as a __________________.
What is a prosthetic?
400
I discovered penicillin
Who is Alexander Fleming
400
During Ancient times, what was the average life span?
What is age 20?
400
I am known for first using antiseptic on wounds and in surgery during the 18th century.
Who is Joseph Lister?
400
We built the first sewer systems to carry waste out of the cities
Who are the ancient Romans?
400
Our population is aging. What is the term to describe the group of people born after World War II (1946 til 1964)?
Who are the baby boomers?
500
I am responsible for Modern Nursing.
Who is Florence Nightingale
500
The Egyptians were known to call upon the _______ to heal them when disease occurred?
Who are the gods?
500
I invented the stethoscope
Who is Rene Laennec?
500
We began using leeches to treat illness
Who are the ancient Egyptians?
500
Biotechnology has led to the controversial manipulation of _________, which allows improved organisms of all different types.
What are genetics?