Historical Misconceptions about Blood Circulation

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Who is credited with the first successful blood transfusion?

Erasistratos

Galen

Karl Landsteiner

Pope Innocent VII (correct)

What did the experiment involving the transfusion of lamb blood into a young woman's carotid artery prove?

The heart acts as a pump in the circulatory system (correct)

The transfusion was unsuccessful

The heart can regenerate blood

The arteries do not contain blood

What did Jean Baptiste's experiment reveal about the arteries?

They contain blood (correct)

They transport air

They have no role in blood circulation

They are empty tubes

Which ancient Greek physician is known for his work in blood transfusion?

Galen Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what system was proved to be a branching system?

Circulatory system Signup and view all the answers

Who is associated with the discovery of blood types?

Karl Landsteiner Signup and view all the answers

Which organ was believed to be responsible for forming blood?

Heart Signup and view all the answers

What did the experiment involving the transfusion of lamb blood into a young woman's carotid artery demonstrate about blood circulation?

Arteries play a crucial role in blood circulation Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is linked to the 'First Transfusion Myth'?

Andreas Libavius Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the transfusion of lamb blood into the carotid artery according to the text?

It was a significant medical breakthrough Signup and view all the answers

In the past, it was believed that blood was consumed as it flowed out to the body through which vessels?

Veins Signup and view all the answers

Who among the listed individuals is not associated with blood transfusion?

Stetson Signup and view all the answers

What was the function of arteries according to the misconception described in the text?

Supplying air to the body Signup and view all the answers

How was the role of veins misunderstood in the historical belief mentioned?

To carry blood away from the heart Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first person to advocate transfusion?

St. He Signup and view all the answers

What was observed by attempting human to human transfusion from a man with gastric carcinoma?

Increased risk of blood clotting Signup and view all the answers

What procedure did St. He advocate for?

Transfusion Signup and view all the answers

Did St. He actually perform a transfusion?

No, he did not Signup and view all the answers

What is unknown about St. He according to the text?

His attempts at transfusion Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT associated with St. He according to the text?

Inventing the stethoscope Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to succeed in vein-to-vein transfusion?

A man suffering from gastric carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the need for rapid vein-to-vein transfusion?

Blood coagulation Signup and view all the answers

What type of transfusions showed a plague of complications by causing transfusion reactions?

Interspecies Signup and view all the answers

Which kind of transfusions were found to be more effective than interspecies transfusions?

Same species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT believed to be a pathway for transporting substances in the historical misconception discussed?

Nerves Signup and view all the answers