Hippocrates is known as the father of medicine. He separated religion from medicine and tried to find scientific reasons for why people became ill. By observing a patient_s symptoms he was often able to diagnose illnesses and find cures. He encouraged his patients to take care of their bodies and urged fellow doctors to practice good hygiene and have a positive bedside manner. He founded a medical school in Greece to share his knowledge of medicine and philosophy. His code of ethics became known as the Hippocratic Oath. For more information, read The Human Body, another book in the Mission Science series.

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The human body is made up of 12 unique systems. The systems work together to keep the body healthy and running. Without these systems, we couldn_t walk, talk, or digest food. Doctors spend years learning about the human body and how to treat it when something goes wrong. Illnesses and injuries prevent the body from functioning correctly. Knowing how the systems run helps us to stay in the best physical shape possible. For more information, read Hippocrates Father of Medicine, another book in the Mission: Science series.

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