Anatomy History

During a history class, Sy and Brad were discussing about ancient civilizations. Sy claimed that the Egyptian civilization perfected the science of mummification. Brad disagreed and said it was either the Romans, Chinese, or Greeks. Who is correct?

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Chinese

• Greek

Emma, Austin, and Brooke are studying for their medical school entrance exam. They come across a question about a renowned physician who authored an anatomy textbook based on his dissections of the Barbary ape. Can they recall who this physician was?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Galen

• Hippocrates

During a field trip to the museum, the guide asked Marykate, Brad, and Emma, 'Which empire conquered Alexandria in 30 B.C.?' Can you help them answer?

• Greek Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

During a history class, Marykate and Lauren were discussing about the 'Father of Modern Anatomy'. Marykate thinks it's William Harvey, while Lauren believes it's Marcello Malpighi. Brad, who was listening to their conversation, suggested it might be Leonardo DaVinci. However, Sy, who is known for his knowledge in history, said it's Andreas Vesalius. Who is correct?

• William Harvey (Marykate's answer)

• Marcello Malpighi (Lauren's answer)

• Andreas Vesalius (Sy's answer)

• Leonardo DaVinci (Brad's answer)

Who discovered the presence of one-way valves in veins?

• Fabricius

• William Harvey

• Marcello Malpighi

• Andreas Vesalius

Who became interested in the circulation of the blood and described the heart as a pump for blood?

• William Harvey

• Fabricius

• Marcello Malpighi

• Andreas Vesalius

During a biology class, Emma and Sy were looking at a sample of human tissue under a microscope. They noticed tiny blood vessels that Marcello Malpighi had named. What did Marcello Malpighi call these tiny blood vessels?

• Arteries

• Veins

• Capillaries

• Nerves

Which ancient culture believed that an intact body was necessary for a successful afterlife?

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Chinese

• Greek

During a history class, Benjamin was asked about a certain period in history. The teacher asked, 'Who outlawed anatomical studies and human dissections during their rule?'

• Persians

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Greeks

Who was the first person to describe the heart as a pump for blood?

• Andreas Vesalius

• Marcello Malpighi

• William Harvey

• Fabricius