Anatomy & Physiology
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What disease occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood glucose levels?
Diabetes mellitus.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
What structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
Epiglottis
What respiratory condition causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, often leading to wheezing?
Asthma
What device can deliver an electric shock to treat certain life-threatening heart rhythms?
An automated external defibrillator (AED).
What is the name of the valve separating the left atrium and left ventricle?
Mitral (bicuspid) valve
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
What is the medical term for a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction?
Anaphylaxis.
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for regulating breathing rate and heart rate?
Medulla oblongata
What autoimmune disease damages the myelin sheath in the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis.
What does the FAST acronym stand for when identifying a possible stroke?
Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services.
Why is the wall of the left ventricle thicker than that of the right ventricle?
It must generate greater pressure to pump blood throughout the body.
What inherited disorder causes red blood cells to become abnormally crescent-shaped?
Sickle cell disease.
A patient has low blood pressure, a rapid weak pulse, and cool clammy skin after severe blood loss. What type of shock is most likely?
Hypovolemic shock, specifically hemorrhagic shock.