Medical Advancements from the 18th to 21st Century

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What was one of the proposed theories about how the body functioned in the 18th century? Options: The body was powered by electricity. The body functioned like a hydraulic pump. The body was controlled by magnetic fields. The body was a complex machine with gears.

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The body functioned like a hydraulic pump.

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Which treatment was used in the 18th century for diseases thought to be caused by overstimulation? Options: Surgery, Stimulants or depressants, Antibiotics, Vaccines

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Stimulants or depressants

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What significant surgical achievement occurred in France during the 18th century?

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Successful repair of an anal fistula for King Louis XIV

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What was the new understanding of digestion in the 18th century?

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A chemical process

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What was the impact of Edward Jenner's work in the 18th century?

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Vaccination with cowpox for smallpox immunity

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What shift in understanding occurred regarding mental illness in the 18th century?

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It was recognized as a disease.

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What was a major advancement in the 19th century regarding surgical procedures?

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Introduction of antiseptics

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Who was the first woman to receive an MD in the United States?

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Elizabeth Blackwell

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What did Louis Pasteur prove in the 19th century? Options: The existence of viruses, The germ theory of disease, The structure of DNA, The theory of relativity

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The germ theory of disease

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What was a significant change in hospitals' public perception in the 19th century?

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Places of hope and recovery