Anatomy and Physiology
Which part of the autonomic nervous system is primarily responsible for the "fight or flight" response?
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
In medical terms, what does the abbreviation "COPD" stand for?
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
Which scientist is credited with the discovery of the structure of DNA?
Who are Watson and Crick?
What disease is characterized by the formation of plaques in the brain, leading to progressive memory loss and confusion?
What is Alzheimer's disease?
What is the common name for acetaminophen, a widely used pain-relieving drug?
What is Tylenol?
What organ is primarily responsible for filtering toxins from the blood?
What is the liver?
What does the abbreviation "EKG" stand for?
What is Electrocardiogram?
Who discovered the theory of evolution by natural selection?
Who is Charles Darwin?
What is the condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, leading to widespread inflammation and tissue damage?
What is Lupus?
This non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug is commonly used to reduce inflammation, pain, and fever.
What is Ibuprofen?
What is the name of the connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones?
What is a tendon?
What does "DNR" stand for?
What is Do Not Resuscitate?
This international scientific project to determine the sequence of the human genome was completed in 2003.
What is the Human Genome Project?
This viral hemorrhagic fever caused outbreaks in West Africa in 2014-2016 and the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2018-2020.
What is Ebola?
This drug is often used as a topical treatment for pain and is commonly applied to the skin to treat conditions like arthritis or back pain.
What is lidocaine?
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
What is the cerebellum?
The term "CAD" is often seen in medical records. What does it stand for?
What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Who proposed the law of inheritance and was known as the father of genetics?
Who is Gregor Mendel?
This viral infection, first identified in 1976, has become a global pandemic affecting millions, with no cure yet available.
What is HIV?
This broad-spectrum antibiotic is commonly used to treat infections like strep throat, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.
What is amoxicillin?
Which system in the body is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients through the bloodstream?
What is the circulatory system?
What does the abbreviation "HIV" stand for?
What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
This gene-editing tool, adapted from bacterial defense mechanisms, won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020.
What is CRISPR-Cas9?
Characterized by excessive mucus production, this genetic disorder primarily affects the lungs and digestive system.
What is cystic fibrosis?
This blood thinner, commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots, is taken orally and works by inhibiting vitamin K activity.
What is warfarin (Coumadin)?