Which of the following best describes Dr. Benjy Brooks' contribution to medicine?

Advanced surgical care for young children

Developed the first artificial heart

How did Michael Dell change the computer industry?

By changing the way computers were marketed and manufactured

By developing computer software

What is a significant reason that Houston is considered a center for medical innovation?

Many medical pioneers have worked there

It has the largest number of hospitals in the world

Why is MD Anderson at the Houston Medical Center significant in the medical field?

It is one of the best cancer treatment and research facilities in the world

It is the oldest hospital in Texas

It is the largest children’s hospital in the U.S.

It is the first hospital to use X-rays

Which of the following best explains why Texas became a center for computer technology?

The creation of Dell computers and changes in computer marketing and manufacturing

The establishment of the Houston Medical Center

Which of the following statements best summarizes Dr. Denton Cooley’s achievements?

He was the first to perform a human heart transplant and implant a full artificial heart in a human patient.

He was the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas.

Suppose you are a young scientist interested in both medicine and technology. Based on the information, which city in Texas would be most beneficial for your career and why?

Houston, because it is a center for both medical and aerospace industries

Dallas, because it is the capital of Texas

Austin, because it is known for its music scene

San Antonio, because it has many theme parks

Imagine you are tasked with improving cancer research. Based on the text, which facility would you most likely want to collaborate with and why?

MD Anderson at the Houston Medical Center, because it is one of the best cancer treatment and research facilities in the world

Dell Computers, because they are leaders in technology

NASA, because they have advanced technology

Harvard University, because it is famous

If you were to write a report on the impact of women in medicine in Texas, which individual from the text would be most relevant to include and why?

Dr. Benjy Brooks, because she was the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas and advanced surgical care for children

Dr. Michael DeBakey, because he created the first artificial heart

Dr. Denton Cooley, because he performed the first human heart transplant

Michael Dell, because he created Dell computers

Based on the text, how did the work of Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Denton Cooley contribute to the reputation of the Houston Medical Center?

Their pioneering heart surgeries made the center famous for medical innovation

If you were to advise a student interested in both space and medicine, which city and industries from the text would you recommend they explore, and why?

Houston; medical and aerospace industries, because both are prominent there

Austin; music and food industries

Dallas; oil and fashion industries

San Antonio; tourism and agriculture industries

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Which city is home to a large percentage of doctors and scientists and is known for its medical industry?

Dallas

Houston

Austin

San Antonio

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What is the name of the world-renowned medical facility located in Houston?

Mayo Clinic

Houston Medical Center

Cleveland Clinic

Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Who created the first artificial heart in 1958?

Dr. Benjy Brooks

Dr. Michael DeBakey

Dr. Denton Cooley

Ronny Walter Cunningham

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Which doctor was the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas?

Dr. Michael DeBakey

Dr. Benjy Brooks

Dr. Denton Cooley

Dr. Michael Dell

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Who performed the first human heart transplant in 1968?

Dr. Michael DeBakey

Dr. Benjy Brooks

Dr. Denton Cooley

Michael Dell

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Which facility at the Houston Medical Center is known for being one of the best cancer treatment and research centers in the world?

MD Anderson

Mayo Clinic

Cleveland Clinic

St. Jude

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Which industry is Houston associated with due to the presence of NASA?

Automotive Industry

Aerospace Industry

Textile Industry

Food Industry

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Exploring Houston's Key Industries

Which city is home to a large percentage of doctors and scientists and is known for its medical industry?

What is the name of the world-renowned medical facility located in Houston?

Who created the first artificial heart in 1958?

Which doctor was the first female pediatric surgeon in Texas?

Who performed the first human heart transplant in 1968?

Which facility at the Houston Medical Center is known for being one of the best cancer treatment and research centers in the world?

Which industry is Houston associated with due to the presence of NASA?

Who created Dell computers while still a student at the University of Texas?

Which of the following best describes Dr. Benjy Brooks' contribution to medicine?

How did Michael Dell change the computer industry?

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