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William Harvey

How did William Harvey discover it?

What is the importance of his discovery?

-it save peoples life everyday.

-it changed peoples perception towards blood circulation.

-improved people's knowledge.

In 1615 Harvey began to work on his theory that blood circulated around the body. In 1616 he discussed in his lectures the role the heart played in propelling the blood in a circular course. In order to prove his theory, Harvey carefully studied the motion of the heart and blood in live animals. He also carried out dissections on the bodies of executed criminals.

What is William Harvey known for?

William Harvey is famous for having accurately described how blood circulates around the body and the part the heart plays in this. People back then thought blood was pumped from the liver so he was the first one to discover that the heart pumped blood.

William Harvey (1 April 1578 – 3 June 1657) was an English physician. He described completely and in detail the systemic circulation and properties of blood being pumped to the body by the heart, though earlier writers had provided precursors of the theory.

Through this careful and detailed research, Harvey was able to disprove Galen's theory that the body made new blood as it used up the old. He proved that the heart was a pump which forced the blood around the body through arteries and that the blood was returned to the heart through the veins.

Who is William Harvey?

William Harvey is a scientist that discovered that your blood circulates all around your body and your heart works as a pump.

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Harvey's work received a great deal of criticism from his contemporaries who distrusted any ideas which contradicted the established theories of Galen, especially as Harvey's findings brought into question the widespread practice of blood letting. This was carried out because it was believed illness was sometimes caused by there being too much blood in the system. At first Harvey's ideas were so controversial some of his patients left his practice. However, despite many still not believing his findings his fame spread throughout Europe and his contribution became widely recognized.

In 1628 Harvey formally presented his findings in his publication - Anatomical Essay on the Motion of the Heart and Blood in Animals, in which he explained his methods and gave an accurate account of how the circulatory system functioned.

What drove William Harvey to discover what he discovered?

William Harvey was different and wanted to prove himself to the world. no-one believed him that he could do such wonders but he wanted to prove them wrong. he believed in being right and hated being such a wrong'un.

Where is William Harvey born?

William Harvey was born in Folkestone, Kent, England.

When was William Harvey born?

William Harvey was born on 1 April 1578.

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