Key Figures in Medicine and Their Contributions

Who is considered the 'Father of Medicine'?

Which of these figures is NOT credited with a significant invention in the medical field?

What is the primary contribution to medicine made by Louise Brown?

Which contributions to 'medicine' are NOT directly focused on the human body or its treatment?

Which pair of notable figures is credited with making the first anatomical drawings through dissection?

Key figures in medicine and their contributions

Elie Metchnikoff (1845-1916): Discovered the function of white blood cells and the significance of phagocytosis in development of homeostasis and immunity.
Wilhelm Roentgen (1845 - 1923): Invented the X-ray machine.
Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1585-?): Invented the microscope.
Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686-1736): Invented the mercury thermometer.
Clara Barton (1821-1912): Founder of the American Red Cross in 1881.
Aristotle (384 BC–322 BC): Considered the father of anatomy.
Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci: Artists who dissected human bodies.
Louise Brown (1978-Present): First test-tube baby.
Hippocrates (460-370 BC): Considered the father of medicine.
Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564): Wrote the first anatomy book.
Bene Laennec (1781-1826): Invented the stethoscope.
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910): Established modern nursing practices.
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895): Developed germ theory; used heat for sterilization (pasteurization).
Joseph Lister (1827-1912): Introduced antiseptic surgery to reduce infections.
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939): Influenced the field of psychology.

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of pivotal figures in the field of medicine. This quiz highlights renowned individuals such as Hippocrates, Louis Pasteur, and Clara Barton, showcasing their lasting impact on medical science and practices. Test your knowledge on their discoveries and innovations that shaped modern healthcare.