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Which scientist discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic?
Which scientist discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic?
- Alexander Fleming (correct)
- Edward Jenner
- Louis Pasteur
- Jonas Salk
What was the impact of the discovery of penicillin?
What was the impact of the discovery of penicillin?
- It was a minor discovery that did not significantly change medical treatment.
- It had no impact on healthcare and was not widely used.
- It led to a significant increase in mortality rates from infectious diseases.
- It resulted in a significant reduction in mortality rates from infectious diseases. (correct)
Which historic advancement in medical science laid the foundation for the development of vaccines against other diseases?
Which historic advancement in medical science laid the foundation for the development of vaccines against other diseases?
- The eradication of deadly diseases
- The discovery of penicillin
- The development of the smallpox vaccine (correct)
- The introduction of anesthesia
What was the primary impact of the introduction of anesthesia in the mid-19th century?
What was the primary impact of the introduction of anesthesia in the mid-19th century?
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Which of the following diseases was not mentioned as being eradicated or prevented through the development of vaccines?
Which of the following diseases was not mentioned as being eradicated or prevented through the development of vaccines?
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What enabled patients to undergo surgery without feeling pain?
What enabled patients to undergo surgery without feeling pain?
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Who was credited with the discovery of X-rays in 1895?
Who was credited with the discovery of X-rays in 1895?
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Which medical imaging techniques were developed after the discovery of X-rays?
Which medical imaging techniques were developed after the discovery of X-rays?
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Who discovered the structure of DNA in 1953?
Who discovered the structure of DNA in 1953?
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What has the understanding of DNA structure allowed scientists to develop?
What has the understanding of DNA structure allowed scientists to develop?
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