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António Egas Moniz and His Medical Innovations

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What was the primary purpose of António Egas Moniz's invention of angiography?

To develop new medications

To visualize brain tumors (correct)

To study cerebral blood flow (correct)

To perform surgical procedures

Which statement accurately describes the effectiveness of lobotomies developed by Moniz?

They were ineffective and had no success rate.

They were effective in eliminating all symptoms of mental illness.

They were effective in about one third of patients. (correct)

They were successful in a majority of patients but harmful in some.

What device did Moniz use during the psychosurgery procedures?

Leucotome (correct)

Cerebral Injector

Neuromonitor

Neurofibrillator

Why was Moniz awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1949?

For his contributions to prefrontal lobotomy Signup and view all the answers

What was a notable outcome of Moniz's psychosurgery techniques?

They often led to personality changes and disturbances. Signup and view all the answers

What major development did António Egas Moniz achieve in 1927?

He invented the angiogram Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical technique is António Egas Moniz known for pioneering?

Frontal lobotomy Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of patients reportedly benefited from Moniz's psychosurgical procedure?

About 33% Signup and view all the answers

What key material did Moniz find to provide the clearest images for angiography?

25% sodium iodine Signup and view all the answers

Which significant event in Moniz's life occurred in 1939?

He experienced a near-fatal shooting incident Signup and view all the answers