Dermatology
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
What is Epidermis
What are the most common symptoms of heart disease?
What is Symptoms include chest pain, discomfort, or pressure, shortness of breath, palpitations (racing heart), dizziness, lightheadedness, and swelling in the legs or ankles.
What hormone regulates blood sugar?
whai is Insulin
What is a neurologist?
A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
What are the "5 Ps" of labor
What is Passenger (fetus), Passageway (pelvis), Powers (contractions), Position (of fetus/mother), and Psyche (mother's mental state).
What pigment is responsible for the color of a person's skin, hair, and eyes?
What is Melanin
What lifestyle changes can improve heart health?
What is Key changes include adopting a heart-healthy diet (low in salt, saturated fats), engaging in regular exercise, stopping smoking, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight.
What is another name for the "Master glan"?
What is Pituitary
What is the two main parts of the nervous system?
The nervous system is divided into the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system (PNS), which includes all other nerves in the body.
Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy?
What is Yes, regular exercise is encouraged, but activities with high fall risk or hot yoga should be avoided.
Which common, chronic inflammatory skin condition is characterized by red, itchy, scaly patches, often on the elbows and knees?
What is psorlasis
What does cholesterol numbers actually mean?
What is LDL ("bad") cholesterol should be low as it contributes to plaque in arteries, while HDL ("good") cholesterol should be high to help remove plaque. Total cholesterol and triglycerides are also used to assess overall risk.
What is the autoimmune disease of the thyroid?
What is "Graves disease"
What is common symptoms of a neurological disorder?
Common symptoms that may warrant a visit to a neurologist include chronic headaches, dizziness, unexplained weakness, numbness, tingling, tremors, seizures, and changes in cognition or memory.
When should I feel fetal movement?
Usually around 20 weeks of gestation, though it can be felt earlier.
What is the name of the autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks melanocytes, leading to white patches on the skin?
What is Vitiligo
What is the difference between a heart attack and heart failure?
What is A heart attack is an acute event where blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked. Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart muscle is too weak or stiff to pump blood efficiently, often resulting from previous damage.
What is the primary function of the pancreas?
What is to produce insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.
How is a neurological exam usually structured?
A neurological examination is typically divided into five main areas: assessment of mental status, cranial nerves, motor function, sensory function, and reflexes.
What is the recommended vaccine during pregnancy?
What is Tdap is recommended between 27-36 weeks, and flu shots are recommended during flu season.
A patient presents with a rapidly growing, dome-shaped nodule on their scalp that is firm and painless, with a central ulceration and crusting. What is the mostlikely diagnosis?
What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma
How does family history affect my risk of heart disease?
What is A family history of heart disease significantly increases risk, as genetic factors can influence blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and the likelihood of developing conditions like diabetes.
A deficiency in which hormones, secreted by the posterior pituitary, can lead to a condition characterized by excessive thirst and urination?
What is Antidiuretic Hormone, also known as Vasopressin.
What does a neurologist treat?
They treat nervous system disorders, including stroke, migraine, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and nerve damage.
What is the cause of primary dysmenorrhea?
What is caused by high levels of prostaglandins, leading to uterine contractions, is not an underlying pathology.