H3: Vesalius, Paré and Harvey

What was a significant impact of Harvey's work on medicine? (2 correct answers)

• It laid the groundwork for modern physiology
• It confirmed Galen's theories on blood
• It changed the approach to surgical procedures
• It was immediately accepted by all physicians

Which methods did Vesalius use to challenge existing medical knowledge? (2 correct answers)

• Direct observation of human anatomy
• Performing surgery on live patients
• Reviewing only medieval texts
• Comparative anatomy with animals

What innovation did Paré introduce in his surgical practice? (1 correct answer)

• Use of ointments for wound treatment
• Amputation as the only treatment method
• The use of cauterisation
• Improved anaesthetics

Which of the following best describes the legacy of Vesalius, Paré, and Harvey? (2 correct answers)

• They all contributed to the shift towards the scientific method in medicine
• They were all contemporaries of the same era
• They all rejected the use of surgery
• They established the foundations of modern medical practices

What were some of the criticisms of Galen's work that Vesalius addressed? (3 correct answers)

• Inaccuracies in the human anatomy descriptions
• His belief in the importance of bloodletting
• His theories were based on animal dissections
• His lack of surgical experience

What was Andreas Vesalius known for in the field of medicine? (2 correct answers)

• Challenging Galenic anatomy
• Promoting bloodletting as a treatment
• Developing the first vaccine
• His detailed anatomical drawings

What was a common theme in the works of Vesalius, Paré, and Harvey? (2 correct answers)

• Emphasis on observation and evidence (i.e. the scientific method)
• Reliance on traditional medical practices
• Focus on herbal remedies
• Their work was criticised by other doctors

What did William Harvey discover about the circulatory system? (2 correct answers)

• Veins carry oxygenated blood
• Blood is produced in the liver
• The heart is a pump for blood
• Blood circulates in a closed system

Which of the following statements about Ambroise Paré is true? (2 correct answers)

• He re-introduced the use of ligatures in surgery
• He always used the four humours theory
• He was a prominent figure in the field of obstetrics
• He wrote 'The Works of Surgery'

How did Vesalius improve the understanding of human anatomy? (2 correct answers)

• By conducting dissections of human bodies
• By relying solely on ancient texts
• By using animal dissections only
• By publishing 'De humani corporis fabrica'