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Q: We couldn’t have gotten very far if not for the first detailed anatomy of the human body, which used elaborate dissections to define the anatomical contours. Who do we credit for this? A: Andreas Vesalius Q: William Harvey’s contributions in 1628 told the world about a very basic aspect of the functioning of the human body. This helped shaped several medical theories over the ages.
What was his seminal work all about? A: Describing circulation of blood and functions of the heart Q: Much of the advances we have in microbiology, even pathology, today wouldn’t have been possible if the human race had not figured out how to peer down a microscope for the magnification that allows the study microbes and pathogens. The question is simple: who invented the microscope? A: Anton Leeuwenhoek Q: Horror stories abound from back in the day when surgeries were done on fully conscious patients, force drunk on alcohol and/or biting down hard on a bit between their teeth, held done by an army of people. It was Crawford Long’s invention that changed the field of surgery forever, what did he start? A: Using ether for surgical anaesthesia Q: This first recipient of the Nobel prize for Physics, discovered something that was later optimised for use in diagnostics, leading to a revolution in the field.
Who is he and what did he discover? A: Wilhelm Roentgen, x-rays Published - April 14, 2025 04:45 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit health / The Hindu Quizzes.
