Galen 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? HistoryMedicine through time (OCR History A)GCSEAQA Created by: maisiegulCreated on: 24-02-16 17:48 Who was Galen? A Roman doctor 1 of 10 What theories did he accept? He accepted Hippocrates and the four humours theory 2 of 10 What did he advise for a healthy life? Balanced diet and exercise 3 of 10 What did he tell doctors to do? Observe and examine patients 4 of 10 What did he think was important to understand the body? Anatomy was very important. He dissected apes as they were most like humans 5 of 10 What he did prove that is scientifically correct? That the brain controlled speech not the heart 6 of 10 What did he say that is scientifically incorrect? The jaw is made of two bones and the liver created blood 7 of 10 What was the theory of opposites? If you was hot with a fever have cold things. If you was cold have hot things e.g peppers 8 of 10 Why did Galen have an influence over medicine for over 1500 years? He produced a lot of books and experiments. His ideas also fitted with the Christan church 9 of 10 What was common treatments? Purging, bleeding and herbal remedies 10 of 10
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