Famous Scientists in Medical History

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Who is credited with the discovery of blood circulation?

William Harvey

Who developed the smallpox vaccine?

Edward Jenner

Who is recognized for his work on the structure of neurons?

Camillo Golgi

Who formulated the law of nerve impulses?

<p>Charles Scott Sherrington</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for their work on the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction?

<p>Thomas Huxley</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of poses in surya namaskar?

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Pranayam refer to?

<p>Slow rhythmic breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with pioneering work on immunization through vaccination?

<p>Edward Jenner</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Biologists and Their Contributions

  • William Harvey is known for the discovery of blood circulation.
  • Camillo Golgi is famous for his work on the structure of neurons.
  • Edward Jenner developed the smallpox vaccine and is recognized for pioneering work on immunization through vaccination.

Cell Theory and Other Contributions

  • Theodor Schwann discovered that all animals are made of cells, a contribution to cell theory.
  • Charles Scott Sherrington is credited with formulating the law of nerve impulses.
  • Camillo Golgi discovered the Golgi apparatus in cells.

Muscle Contraction and Yoga

  • Thomas Huxley is known for his work on the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.
  • Surya Namaskar is a yogic exercise that consists of 12 poses.
  • Pranayam is a yogic breathing technique characterized by slow rhythmic breathing.

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