William Harvey and Blood Circulation

What was the main organ controlling the flow of blood according to Galen's theory?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

• Kidneys

What did William Harvey discover about blood circulation in 1628?

• Blood is produced by the liver

• Blood circulates around the body carrying oxygen from the lungs

• Blood is stationary in the body

• Blood is only found in the heart

What was one of the reasons Harvey's work had little immediate impact?

• Lack of interest in medicine

• His ideas were ignored and not included in medical textbooks

• His work was too complex

• He did not publish his findings

Which university did William Harvey attend in Italy?

• University of Rome

• University of Milan

• University of Padua

• University of Florence

What did Harvey use to prove his theories about blood circulation?

• Books

• Dissections and observations

• Paintings

• Lectures

Who inspired William Harvey to question Galen's work?

• Andreas Vesalius

• Hippocrates

• Aristotle

• Avicenna

What technological advancement helped Harvey in his discoveries?

• X-ray machines

• Mechanical fire fighting pump

• MRI scanners

• Ultrasound

What societal change helped Harvey's theories gain acceptance?

• Increased religious influence

• Fascination with science and rational explanations

• Decline in education

• Rise of traditional beliefs

What was the long-term impact of Harvey's discovery after 1700?

• It was forgotten

• It paved the way for a modern understanding of the body

• It was proven incorrect

• It was only used in Europe

What did Harvey believe about the soul in relation to blood circulation?

• The soul was responsible for blood circulation

• The soul had no role in blood circulation

• The soul was a physical organ

• The soul was irrelevant to medicine