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Who introduced the concept that specific infectious disease is caused by a specific microorganism?
Who introduced the concept that specific infectious disease is caused by a specific microorganism?
- Robert Koch
- Louis Pasteur (correct)
- Ignaz Semmelweis
- Alexander Fleming
What was the significance of Pasteur's swan-necked flask experiment in the defeat of spontaneous generation?
What was the significance of Pasteur's swan-necked flask experiment in the defeat of spontaneous generation?
- Showed that air could not enter the flask
- Led to the rejection of the theory of spontaneous generation (correct)
- Prevented microorganisms from entering the flask
- Demonstrated the process of sterilization
Which scientist studied anthrax, used mice in experiments, and developed a set of postulates to establish a causative relationship between microorganisms and diseases?
Which scientist studied anthrax, used mice in experiments, and developed a set of postulates to establish a causative relationship between microorganisms and diseases?
- Alexander Fleming
- Ignaz Semmelweis
- Robert Koch (correct)
- Louis Pasteur
What happened when Robert Koch transferred blood from a diseased mouse into a healthy mouse?
What happened when Robert Koch transferred blood from a diseased mouse into a healthy mouse?
What was done to the liquid in Pasteur's flask to ensure that no microorganisms grew?
What was done to the liquid in Pasteur's flask to ensure that no microorganisms grew?
Which scientist is known for his contributions to handwashing in healthcare and fighting against puerperal fever?
Which scientist is known for his contributions to handwashing in healthcare and fighting against puerperal fever?
Who demonstrated that wine diseases are caused by bacteria that can change alcohol into acetic acid?
Who demonstrated that wine diseases are caused by bacteria that can change alcohol into acetic acid?
What is the purpose of pasteurization technique?
What is the purpose of pasteurization technique?
Which temperature is typically used in the classic pasteurization treatment of milk?
Which temperature is typically used in the classic pasteurization treatment of milk?
What is the purpose of vaccination?
What is the purpose of vaccination?
Which microorganism did Louis Pasteur develop a vaccine for?
Which microorganism did Louis Pasteur develop a vaccine for?
Who is credited with the development of the Germ Theory of Disease?
Who is credited with the development of the Germ Theory of Disease?
What did the germ theory of disease provide that was previously lacking in understanding the cause of human diseases?
What did the germ theory of disease provide that was previously lacking in understanding the cause of human diseases?
What did Ignaz Semmelweis believe would reduce cases of puerperal fever in hospitals?
What did Ignaz Semmelweis believe would reduce cases of puerperal fever in hospitals?
Which Austrian hospital was Ignaz Semmelweis employed in when he observed the high incidence of maternal mortality?
Which Austrian hospital was Ignaz Semmelweis employed in when he observed the high incidence of maternal mortality?
What did Ignaz Semmelweis propose to drastically reduce the incidence of maternal mortality in obstetrical clinics?
What did Ignaz Semmelweis propose to drastically reduce the incidence of maternal mortality in obstetrical clinics?
What was the impact on the incidence of maternal mortality after handwashing standards were introduced?
What was the impact on the incidence of maternal mortality after handwashing standards were introduced?
How did discoveries in sanitation provide indirect evidence for the role of microorganisms in causing human diseases?
How did discoveries in sanitation provide indirect evidence for the role of microorganisms in causing human diseases?
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