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What did John Jacob Abel do to become America's first full-time professor of pharmacology?
What did John Jacob Abel do to become America's first full-time professor of pharmacology?
- Created a Pharmacology Department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (correct)
- Separated epinephrine from adrenal gland extracts
- Separated histamine from the pituitary extract
- Developed Insulin pure and crystallized
How long does it take to become a Doctor of Pharmacy?
How long does it take to become a Doctor of Pharmacy?
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years (correct)
- 7 years
What are pharmacists qualified to do?
What are pharmacists qualified to do?
- Prepare and dispense medicinal drugs (correct)
- Analyze and research medicinal drugs
- Develop and manufacture medicinal drugs
- Diagnose and treat illnesses
Study Notes
- In the early 1900s, pharmacology became a recognized scientific field in the United States.
- John Jacob Abel, an American biochemist and pharmacologist, created the Pharmacology Department at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, which became America's first full-time professor of pharmacology.
- Among Abel's notable contributions are the separation of epinephrine from adrenal gland extracts, the separation of histamine from the pituitary extract, and the development of Insulin pure and crystallized.
- Today, pharmacology is a recognized scientific field that requires at least 6 years of study to become a Doctor of pharmacy. Pharmacists are professionals who are qualified to prepare and dispense medicinal drugs under their management.
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Explore the history and significance of pharmacology, from its early recognition as a scientific field to the pioneering work of John Jacob Abel. Learn about the contributions that shaped the field and the educational path to becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy.
