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Who is often called the 'father of medicine'?
Who believed that disease was caused by an imbalance in the blood, phlegm, black bile, or yellow bile known as the four humors?
Who was the author of Bencao GangMu, a book that details plants, recipes, and causes of illnesses?
Who was the author of The Book of Life, a book that describes illnesses, medicinal plants, and preparations?
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What was the role of monasteries in the Christian church with respect to medicine?
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Who challenged Galen's teachings by advocating the use of individual drugs instead of mixtures?
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What notable achievement is associated with Valerius Cordis, the German botanist and physician?
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What did Claude Bernard, the French physiologist, demonstrate about certain drugs?
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During early North American colonies, what did settlers rely on for medical treatments?
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What was the role of an apothecary during the early North American colonies?
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What impact did the American Revolution have on drug production in America?
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What is the main purpose of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)?
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What was the significance of the US Pharmacopeia (USP) when it was developed in 1820?
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In which year did the Massachusetts Medical Society publish the US Pharmacopeia (USP)?
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