Question

Father of angiology is

• A. William Harvey
• B. Batson
• C. Marcello Malpighi
• D. Landsteiner

Answer 1

The correct option is A

William Harvey

The correct option is A:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The branch of medical science which is concerned with the study of blood vessels and the lymphatic system and the diseases concerned with them is called Angiology.
2. William Harvey discovered the function of the heart and how the blood is circulated via the blood vessels.
3. Hence, he is known as the father of Angiology.
   

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Batson was the first biologist who used the term genetics to describe the study of heredity.

Option C:

Marcello Malpighi was an Italian biologist who is the founder of microscopical anatomy and histology.

Option D:

Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood grouping system.

Final answer: Father of angiology is William Harvey.