Late Scientific Revolution - William Harvey

William Harvey, influenced by his education at the University of Padua, revolutionized medical science by discovering that the heart functions as a pump, contrary to Galen's belief. His observations, including those of early fire engine pumps, led to the understanding of blood circulation. Despite initial resistance, Harvey's ideas gained acceptance and laid the foundation for modern physiology and anatomy through his introduction of experimental laboratory methods.

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