Anatomy
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
What is “to transport oxygen throughout the body”?
Which condition is characterized by the body's inability to properly regulate blood sugar levels?
What is “Diabetes”?
The prefix brady- means this
What is "slow"?
A woman has had a dry cough, fever, and body aches for several days. She also lost her sense of taste. What viral infection could this be?
What is "COVID-19"?
What system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body?
What is the “circulatory system”?
What type of connective tissue connects bones to other bones?
What are “ligaments”?
This type of cancer develops in the skin and is often caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
What is "Melanoma"?
This procedure removes a sample tissue for diagnostic testing
What is a "biopsy"?
What is "Pneumonia"?
Which system is primarily responsible for gas exchange in the body?
What is the “respiratory system”?
What is the term for the yellowing of the skin and eyes often seen in liver disease?
What is “Jaundice”?
This disorder is caused by a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine, leading to tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia.
What is “Parkinson’s Disease”?
CPR stands for
What is "Cardiopulmonary resuscitation"?
A student feels dizzy and lightheaded after skipping lunch and drinking only coffee. What is the likely cause?
What is "hypoglycemia"?
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating balance and coordination?
What is the “cerebellum”?
The "funny bone" refers to a nerve located near which bone in the arm?
What is “the humerus”?
This type of stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks or narrows an artery leading to the brain, reducing blood flow
What is an “Ischemic Stroke”?
The suffix -algia refers to this symptom
What is "pain"?
A man suddenly slurs his speech, has facial drooping, and weakness on one side of his body. What emergency condition is likely happening?
What is "a stroke"?
What is the physiological process called that describes the movement of water and solutes across a semipermeable membrane, particularly in the kidneys?
What is “osmosis”?
What is the nitrogenous waste that is removed from blood by the kidneys?
What is “urea”?
Nephritis is caused by inflammation of what organ in your body?
What is the “Kidney”
Condition where the the skin turns blue due to lack of oxygen
What is "cyanosis"?
A hiker develops a red rash in the shape of a bullseye after being bitten by a tick. What disease could this indicate?
What is "Lyme Disease"?
Which structure within the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
What are “alveoli”?