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Which medical advancement was NOT achieved in the 21st century?
Which medical advancement was NOT achieved in the 21st century?
- Implantation of the first totally implantable artificial heart in a patient in 2001
- Antibiotics for infections (correct)
- Identification of ~20,000-25,000 genes in the human body through the Human Genome Project
- Development of vaccines for cervical cancer and herpes zoster in 2006
What aspect of medical technology led to increased research in the treatment of cancer and other diseases in the early 2000s?
What aspect of medical technology led to increased research in the treatment of cancer and other diseases in the early 2000s?
- Stem cells used in disease treatments (correct)
- Surgical and diagnostics procedures for once fatal conditions
- Kidney dialysis
- Development of vaccines for cervical cancer and herpes zoster
What is a potential future advancement as mentioned in the text?
What is a potential future advancement as mentioned in the text?
- Depletion of stem cells for research purposes
- Genetic manipulation to prevent inherited diseases (correct)
- Development of more antibiotics to combat pathogens
- Cure for diabetes
Which medical advancement has led to an increase in the average lifespan to 90-100 years?
Which medical advancement has led to an increase in the average lifespan to 90-100 years?
Which breakthrough was NOT mentioned as a potential future advancement?
Which breakthrough was NOT mentioned as a potential future advancement?
During the period of 1350 - 1650 CE (Renaissance), which key advancement contributed significantly to the understanding of human anatomy and physiology?
During the period of 1350 - 1650 CE (Renaissance), which key advancement contributed significantly to the understanding of human anatomy and physiology?
In the 18th century, which individual contributed to advancements in medicine by inventing bifocals?
In the 18th century, which individual contributed to advancements in medicine by inventing bifocals?
What major contribution did Al-Razi, a Persian physician, make to the field of medicine?
What major contribution did Al-Razi, a Persian physician, make to the field of medicine?
Which development during the 19th century led to significant advancements in healthcare?
Which development during the 19th century led to significant advancements in healthcare?
What was a major characteristic of healthcare during 400 CE - 800 CE (dark ages)?
What was a major characteristic of healthcare during 400 CE - 800 CE (dark ages)?
Which technological advancement in the 16th and 17th centuries allowed physicians to visualize disease-causing organisms for the first time?
Which technological advancement in the 16th and 17th centuries allowed physicians to visualize disease-causing organisms for the first time?
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