Human Body
Glycogen is the way the body stores glucose - better known by what common name?
What is Sugar?
The medical term for the sideways curvature of the spine that most often occurs in young adults during a growth spurt.
What is scoliosis?
This brand of over-the-counter acetaminophen was first introduced in 1955.
What is tylenol?
Infection of the bladder, ureter and kidney
What is a UTI?
These two are considered healthy fats
What are monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fats?
The thinnest skin on your body is located here.
What is an eyelid?
A nephrologist specializes in the treatment of this organ.
What are kidneys?
The most widely used vaccine in the history of medicine is mostly used to treat this infection of the lungs.
What is tuberculosis?
Including naproxen and ibuprofen, the class of pain relievers known as NSAIDs stands for non-WHAT anti-inflammatory drugs
What is steroidal?
This mineral is important for regulating blood pressure and fluid balance.
What is potassium?
This medical term refers to a hard bump under the skin that can be cancerous or benign, and cystic if it’s filled with fluid?
What is a nodule?
This term is used to describe a disease that is common or constantly present in a given population.
What is Endemic?
This street drug was briefly marketed as a cough suppressant in 1898 as it was not believed to be addictive.
What is heroin?
A blood test used to diagnose and monitor diabetes which indicates blood sugar levels over the past three months.
HbA1c
This nutrient is important for maintaining healthy skin, nails, and hair.
What is Biotin?
The term for a series of uncontrollable intakes of air caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm
What are hiccups?
During a clinical assessment, a brain imaging scan called a PET scan may be administered. The definition of PET is
What is Positron Emission Tomography?
This disease was deemed eradicated in 1980 after a worldwide vaccination program?
What is smallpox?
A test to determine levels of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and acidity levels in the blood flowing away from the heart
What is ABG?
Building and repairing tissues in the body is the primary function of this molecule?
What is protein?
The largest artery in the body.
What is the aorta?
A nervous system disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function.
What is ALS?
This man was the first black medical doctor.
Who is James McCune Smith?
The medical term for taking your prescription four times a day.
What is q.i.d.?
This nutrient is essential for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells
What is iron?