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Who is considered the 'father of medicine' and author of the Hippocratic oath?
Who is considered the 'father of medicine' and author of the Hippocratic oath?
- Galen
- Aristotle
- Unknown
- Hippocrates (correct)
In which century did physicians rely solely on the patient's description of symptoms and their observations?
In which century did physicians rely solely on the patient's description of symptoms and their observations?
- 19th century
- 18th century
- 11th century (correct)
- 20th century
Which device was introduced in the 19th century for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs?
Which device was introduced in the 19th century for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs?
- Microscope
- Spirometer (correct)
- Sphygmomanometer
- Stethoscope
Which field played a pivotal role in the diagnosis of diabetes, anemia, diphtheria, and syphilis?
Which field played a pivotal role in the diagnosis of diabetes, anemia, diphtheria, and syphilis?
What was the first book to detail the characteristics of urine written in?
What was the first book to detail the characteristics of urine written in?