Historic Advancements in Medical Science
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>It revolutionized surgical procedures by making them less painful and resulting in lower mortality rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases was not mentioned as being eradicated or prevented through the development of vaccines?

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

    What enabled patients to undergo surgery without feeling pain?

    <p>Ether and chloroform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was credited with the discovery of X-rays in 1895?

    <p>Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical imaging techniques were developed after the discovery of X-rays?

    <p>CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered the structure of DNA in 1953?

    <p>James Watson and Francis Crick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has the understanding of DNA structure allowed scientists to develop?

    <p>Gene therapies, genetically modified organisms, and diagnostic tests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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