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2009.08.30 Quiz: History of Medicine

File:Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826).jpg File:William Harvey 2.jpg File:Priestley.jpg
Rene Laennaec William Harvey Joseph Priestly James Blundell

Which of the following combination is incorrect?
A. Rene Laennaec: inventor of the otoscope
B. William Harvey: described the circulation to and from the heart
C. Joseph Priestly: discovered the element oxygen in 1774
D. James Blundell: first successful blood transfusion 


Answer: A

Rene Laennaec was the inventor of the stethoscope.

 

File:Rene-Theophile-Hyacinthe Laennec (1781-1826).jpg File:William Harvey 2.jpg File:Priestley.jpg
Rene Laennaec William Harvey Joseph Priestly James Blundell