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Part of Harvey and Circulation — GCSE History

This definitions covers Key Terms within Harvey and Circulation for GCSE History. Revise Harvey and Circulation in Medicine Through Time for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 7 of 11 in this topic. Make sure you can use the exact wording confidently, because definition marks are often lost through vague language.

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Section 7 of 11

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8 questions

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Why Did This Happen?Common Misconceptions Setting the Scene Galen vs Harvey

Practice Questions for Harvey and Circulation

In which year did William Harvey publish 'On the Motion of the Heart'?

A. 1628
B. 1543
C. 1661
D. 1700

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According to Galen's theory, where was blood produced in the body?

A. In the heart
B. In the liver
C. In the lungs
D. In the veins

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What did Galen believe about blood?

Made in liver, "used up" by organs, passed through invisible holes in heart

When did Harvey publish his discovery?

1628 — On the Motion of the Heart

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