William Harvey's discovery

William Harvey's discovery

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History, Health Sciences, Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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The transcript describes a series of experiments conducted to understand the heart's function and blood flow. Initially, the dissection of cold-blooded animals allowed for the observation of heart muscle movements. Further experiments involved dissecting human hearts to demonstrate that blood flows in one direction. The researcher faced skepticism from those who believed in Galen's theory, so they meticulously measured blood volume and gathered evidence to support their findings before publication.

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What findings were published after the dissections and experiments were conducted?

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How did the teacher prepare to address the doubts regarding Galen's theory?

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