Anatomy & Physiology
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?
Left Ventricle
What is the medical term for a rapid heart rate?
Tachycardia
What disease occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin?
Diabetes
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Defribillator
What was Ramona's event sophomore year?
First Aid
What tiny structures in the lungs are responsible for gas exchange?
Alveoli
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What respiratory condition causes wheezing and difficulty breathing?
Asthma
What life-threatening condition can be recognized using the acronym FAST?
stroke
Who was the HOSA president Zenia's sophomore year?
Niharika
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood?
Nephron
What is the medical term for an abnormally low blood oxygen level?
Hypoxemia
What condition occurs when the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells?
Anemia
What is the medical term for a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction?
Anaphylaxis
How many years has Sonyaa been in HOSA
3
Which cranial nerve is responsible for most facial expressions?
Facial Nerve
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What disease causes memory loss and is most common in older adults?
Alzheimer's Disease
What number do you call for an emergency in the United States?
911
What place did Krutika win at state last year?
FIRST!!!
Which part of the brain regulates body temperature, hunger, and thirst?
Hypothalamus
What is the largest organ in the body?
skin
What disease causes bones to become weak and more likely to break?
Osteoporosis
What kills more than all cancers combined?
Cardiac Arrest
What was the first meal at SLC last year?