Anatomy
The retina contains what two receptors?
Rods and Cones
Heart/cardiovascular system
What does postpartum mean?
After childbirth
Who is the Hippocratic Oath named after?
Hippocrates
How many seasons of Grey's Anatomy are currently out?
21
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What does a sonographer do?
Operates ultrasonic equipment to create images of internal body structures for physicians to use in diagnosing medical conditions
What does "anterior" mean in anatomical terms?
Towards the front of the body
Who is referred to as the "founder of modern nursing"?
Florence Nightingale
What medical show won five awards at this year's Emmy's?
The Pitt
What body part is composed of the carpus and metacarpus?
Hand
What does a genetic counselor do?
Educate patients and professionals about genetic diseases and genetic testing options
What is an edema?
Build up of fluid in the tissue that causes swelling
Who was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the U.S.?
Elizabeth Blackwell
What city is Call The Midwife set in?
London
What bone connects the ribs with the cartilage?
Sternum (breastbone)
A hepatologist specializes in the treatment of which MAJOR organ?
Liver
BReast CAncer gene
What are the men of the Freedom House Ambulance known for?
It was the first emergency medical service in the U.S. to be staffed by paramedics with medical training beyond basic first aid. Founded in 1967 in Pittsburgh, it had an all African American staff.
What medical show has won the most awards?
ER (128!)
What is the name of the double-walled sac that surrounds the heart?
Pericardium
What does a perfusionist do?
Operates heart-lung machines to temporarily take over the function of a patient's heart and lungs during surgery
What is a surgical procedure to heat up and destroy body tissue or stop bleeding
Diathermy (electrocoagulation)
Who was the first African American woman to become board certified in neurosurgery?
Alexa Canady
What city is the TV show House set in?
Princeton, New Jersey