HOSA
What are HOSA’s national colours?
maroon, white, and navy blue
What structure is also known as the voice box?
The larynx
Which Canadian doctor was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of insulin?
Frederick Banting
What is the term for a doctor who specializes in children’s health?
Pediatrician
Which disease is currently the leading cause of death in both men and women?
Heart disease or cardiovascular disease
What are the three conferences called? (full names, NOT the abbreviations)
Fall Leadership Conference, Spring Leadership Conference, and the International Leadership Conference
What part of the body produces insulin?
The pancreas
What medieval pandemic, caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, killed millions in Europe during the 14th century?
The Black Death (Bubonic Plague)
Which medical professional is responsible for diagnosing and treating patients, often serving as their primary care provider?
A physician
Which method involves modifying an organism's DNA to produce a desired trait, including agriculture or livestock modification?
Genetic modification or GMO
Where is SLC being held?
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre
What major body organ does Tuberculosis affect?
The lungs
What groundbreaking drug, discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928, revolutionized medicine by treating bacterial infections?
Penicillin
What kind of doctor is a podiatrist?
A doctor who specializes in caring for the feet and ankles
Originally made for type 2 diabetes, what is the weekly injection that helps lower blood sugar by helping the pancreas make more insulin, but can also be prescribed for weight loss?
Ozempic
What are the five event categories?
Health Science, Teamwork, Health Professions, Emergency Preparedness, and Leadership
How many bones are found in the human body?
206 bones
What epidemic in the Americas during the 16th century killed millions of Indigenous people after European colonization?
Smallpox epidemic
What is the term for a doctor who specializes in the treatment of cancer?
Oncologist
What emerging health concern is linked to increased screen time and sedentary behaviour, particularly among young people, leading to potential long-term physical and mental health issues?
Digital addiction/phone addiction
What is HOSA’s motto?
"The Hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow."
What is the name of the pigment that gives skin its color?
Melanin
Which Greek physician is often called the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates
What type of nurse specializes in caring for infants, newborns, and young children?
Neonatal nurse
What mosquito-borne disease is making a resurgence in some regions due to climate change?
Dengue fever