Galen's Medical Contributions Quiz

<p>Vein of Galen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kidneys (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>De Pulsibus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The liver and veins (blood distribution) (A), The brain and nerves (B), The heart and arteries (vital energy) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transmitting messages to the brain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imbalances in the body's humors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confidentiality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prohibition of human dissection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balancing an excess of 'sanguine humor' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonmaleficence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He developed an ethical system and disease explanation methods. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Galenic degrees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The island of Kos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Hippocratic Oath (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His ideas laid the foundation for medical thought for centuries. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He had a dream where Asclepius, the Greek god of healing, instructed him to study medicine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He developed detailed anatomical knowledge through the dissection of animals like pigs and apes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His works influenced medical thought for over 1300 years, lasting until the Renaissance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Politician (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He had a deeper understanding of anatomy, giving him better insight into wounds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antonine Plague (possibly smallpox) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A healing temple, also known as an Asclepeion, in Pergamon. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The methods to preserve bodies were not sufficient, and bodies decayed too quickly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>His ideas dominated medical practice for nearly 1300 years, until the Renaissance. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He enrolled in the advanced medical school in Alexandria, Egypt. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ancient Greek physician known as the 'Great Physician' who attributed illness to imbalances in humors.

The four bodily fluids: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile, which Hippocrates believed influenced health.

A Roman physician who studied anatomy through animal dissection due to bans on human dissection.

An ancient medical practice where blood was drawn to treat illnesses believed to be caused by humor imbalance.

System by Hippocrates for classifying the potency of over 300 herbal plants.

An ethical code for physicians developed by Hippocrates, emphasizing confidentiality and nonmaleficence.

The educational institution founded by Hippocrates where he trained new physicians.

Hippocratic belief that illness arises from the dysregulation of the body's four humors.

Principle that doctors must protect patient information, part of the Hippocratic Oath.

Ethical principle stating that physicians must not cause harm to patients, a key part of the Hippocratic Oath.

Galen emphasized observation and dissection for medical knowledge.

A cerebral vein discovered by Galen indicating organ function.

Galen proposed systems: brain/nerves, heart/arteries, liver/veins.

Galen clarified misconceptions about kidney function and blood transport.

Galen's book detailing patient observation and pulse documentation.

His works influenced medicine for over 1500 years.

Galen's theories shaped early medical practices and beliefs.

Galen served as a personal doctor to three Roman emperors.

A healing temple in Pergamon where Galen began his medical training.

Galen gained practical experience by treating Roman gladiators.

Galen studied anatomy through dissection of animals due to human dissection laws.

An epidemic during which Galen treated victims, possibly smallpox.

Galen's contributions influenced medical practice for nearly 1300 years.

Galen demonstrated advanced surgical procedures in his works.

Roman emperor who became one of Galen's patients.

Galen authored more than 500 works, but only about 100 survived a fire.

Only five gladiators died under Galen's care compared to sixty previously.