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Human Disease and Society
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Assignment 5 – Medical Mavericks or Political Scientists?
1. Why was it important to have many of the serious epidemic and pandemic diseases somewhat under
control before more subtle disease processes could be studied? WE
2. What were some of the contributions of Jacob Henle to the field of anatomy?
3. What were some of his other significant contribution(s)?
4. Robert Koch (1843-1910) found it difficult to convince people that bacteria caused disease. What was
one of the arguments used by the nay-sayers? WE
Comment from reviewer
5. Describe Koch’s work with anthrax.
6. Describe how “dumb luck” helped Pasteur determine how to induce immunity to bacteria?
7. Describe how “dumb luck” helped Koch develop the technique of solid culture mediums?
8. Why was this so important?
9. Before the 4 postulates, what guided medical “science”?
10. How does the author compare the finding of the cause (and cure) of tuberculosis to present days disease?
11. What factors influenced Koch to make the pre-mature announcement regarding the use of tuberculin as therapy
for individuals with tuberculosis?
12. Rudolf Virchow (1821-1902) is known as the “father of pathology”. Pathology is the study of the
characteristics, causes and effects of disease as observed in the structure and function of the body (vs. a
population of people). Clinical pathology relies primarily on clinical tests, e.g., blood glucose. Cellular
pathology is more focused on changes seen in cells. Which type of pathologist would Virchow have been?
13. Rokitansky thought that disease was caused by changes in the fluid portion of the blood – then called “crases”.
What new and bold idea did Virchow propose?
14. Characterize Virchow’s political philosophies? WE
Reviewers Comments:
15. What were some of his political activities?
16. Briefly outline the events leading up to the “great sausage duel”.
17. What were some scientific principles that Virchow would not (publicly) accept.
18. What was the basis for his position and what might we learn from the fact that an eminent scientist held
incorrect notions about science?
Herr Professor Quiz that doesn’t count for anything but feedback for Dr. Marker
Name ________________________________________
1. Virchow, Henle and Koch were of what nationality/country?
2. Who found the cause and cure for tuberculosis?
3. Who was a great pathologist and political activist?
4. Who discovered many anatomical structures?
Herr Professor Quiz that doesn’t count for anything but feedback for Dr. Marker
Name ________________________________________
1. Virchow, Henle and Koch were of what nationality/country?
2. Who found the cause and cure for tuberculosis?
3. Who was a great pathologist and political activist?
4. Who discovered many anatomical structures?
Herr Professor Quiz that doesn’t count for anything but feedback for Dr. Marker
Name ________________________________________
1. Virchow, Henle and Koch were of what nationality/country?
2. Who found the cause and cure for tuberculosis?
3. Who was a great pathologist and political activist?
4. Who discovered many anatomical structures?
Herr Professor Quiz that doesn’t count for anything but feedback for Dr. Marker
Name ________________________________________
1. Virchow, Henle and Koch were of what nationality/country?
2. Who found the cause and cure for tuberculosis?
3. Who was a great pathologist and political activist?
4. Who discovered many anatomical structures?