Question

Who is called the father of medicine?

• A. Hippocrates
• B. Theophrastus
• C. Aristotle
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Hippocrates

The correct option is A.

Explanation for Correct option:

1. Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine
2. He discovered that disease is not caused by a superstitious method but by a natural method.
3. He stated the importance good diet, fresh air, cleanliness, and exercise.
4. He wrote the ‘Hippocratic oath which includes oaths for doctors today to maintain their ethical standards.

Explanation for Incorrect option:

Option B:

1. Theophrastus was a Greek philosopher and naturalist known as the “Father of Botany”.
2. He was the first to publish a classification of plants on herbs, plants, and shrubs “De Historia Plantarum”.

Option C:

1. Aristotle is known as the Father of Biology, the Father of Zoology, and the Father of Embryology.
2. He identified various disciples of Science.
3. He was the first to classify Plants and Animals.

Option D: As option A is correct so this option can't be correct.

Final answer: Hippocrates is called the father of medicine.