How has our understanding of the human body changed over time?
In this lesson, we will look at how our understanding of human anatomy has developed and how this understanding has impacted modern medicine.
How has our understanding of the human body changed over time?
In this lesson, we will look at how our understanding of human anatomy has developed and how this understanding has impacted modern medicine.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Timeline of our understanding of human anatomy
- How increased knowledge of our anatomy has led to medical advances
- Describe the role of Charles Drew in the development of blood banks
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is a natural material?
A material that is made by humans, sometimes called ‘man made’.
Q2.
Which of these materials is natural?
Paper
Plastic
Q3.
Which of these materials was used by humans first?
Bronze
Glass
Q4.
Which of these materials was used first by humans?
Nanomaterials
Plastic
Q5.
Which of these materials was used by humans first?
Paper
Plastic
5 Questions
Q1.
What is human anatomy?
Study of living things
Study of materials and their properties
Q2.
Which came first?
Microscopes used to study anatomy
X-ray machine invented
Q3.
Which came first?
Microscopes used to study human anatomy
MRI scanner invented
Q4.
What is Charles Drew famous for?
Inventing blood analysis
Performing the first surgery
Q5.
What is anaesthetic?
A substance that helps with blood flow.
A substance that kills bacteria.