Medical History

In the early beginning it was believed that illness was caused by:

• bacteria/ germs

• Evil spirits

• eating too much Wooly Mammoth

• not properly washing your hands

The ancient egyptians

• Learned the art of splinting fractures

• Used acupuncture

• Treated blood disorders with bloodletting and the use of leeches

• 2 of these answers are correct

The ancient chinese:

• first to use primitive acupuncture

• believed there was a cause of illness other then evil spirits

• created words that led to modern day medical terminology

• None of the above

The Father of Medicine

Hippocrates used what of the following to base his knowledge of anatomy and physiology

• Microscope

• Disection

• Observation

• His eyes

Today doctors and medical providers follow what oath:

During the dark and middle ages, medical treatment was provided by:

• Doctors and nurses

• Scientist

• Monks and Priests

• At home; by yourself

Advancements during the renaissance include:

• the acceptance of dissection

• the destruction of universities and medical schools

• the development of the printing press

• the combination of art and science

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