William Harvey (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did William Harvey live?
When did William Harvey live?
1578-1657
Where did Harvey first study medicine?
Where did Harvey first study medicine?
Cambridge University
Italian university where Harvey continued his studies
Italian university where Harvey continued his studies
University of Padua
Harvey's teaching position in London
Harvey's teaching position in London
Lecturer in anatomy at College of Physicians
Which king did Harvey serve as personal doctor?
Which king did Harvey serve as personal doctor?
King James I
Harvey's approach to medical knowledge (2 methods)
Harvey's approach to medical knowledge (2 methods)
Observation and experimentation
Galen's incorrect theory about blood flow direction
Galen's incorrect theory about blood flow direction
Blood flowed towards the heart and was absorbed
Harvey's discovery: blood flow direction from heart
Harvey's discovery: blood flow direction from heart
Blood flows away from the heart
What did Harvey compare the heart to?
What did Harvey compare the heart to?
A mechanical pump
Harvey's discovery about arteries and veins
Harvey's discovery about arteries and veins
They are part of one connected system
When did Harvey publish his book on blood circulation?
When did Harvey publish his book on blood circulation?
1628
Methods Harvey used to understand blood movement
Methods Harvey used to understand blood movement
Dissection and mechanical pumps
By what year was Harvey's work taught across Europe?
By what year was Harvey's work taught across Europe?
By 1700