Medical Figures
She helped discover the structure of DNA.
Rosalind Franklin
What does the prefix cardio refer to?
Heart
What body system controls movement and posture?
Muscular System
What type of doctor specializes in children's health?
Pediatrician
What does HIPAA protect?
Patient privacy and medical information.
Her cells (known as HeLa cells) revolutionized medical research.
Henrietta Lacks
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
Which system is responsible for hormone production and regulation?
Endocrine System
Which healthcare professional takes X-rays and imaging scans?
Radiologic technologist
What term refers to the prevention of diseases before they occur?
Preventive Medicine
Famous for studying chimpanzees in the wild and changing how scientists understand animal behavior.
Jane Goodall
What term means inflammation in the lungs?
Pneumonia
Which part of the brain controls breathing and heart rate?
Brainstem
What specialist focuses on disorders of the nervous system?
Neurologist
What is the name of the global organization that leads international public health efforts?
World Health Organization (WHO)
This nurse is famous for improving hospital cleanliness and patient care.
Florence Nightingale
What does bradycardia describe?
Abnormally slow heart rate
Which system protects the body from pathogens and disease?
Immune System
What physican specilizes in diagnosing and treating cancer?
Oncologist
What term describes unequal access to healthcare among different populations?
Health Disparities
Jonas Salk
What term describes the study of disease at the cellular level?
Pathology
What structure releases neurotransmitters at the end of the neuron to pass the signal to the next cell?
Axon Terminal
What medical professional assists surgeons during operations and provides anesthesia?
Anesthesiologist
What ethical principle requires patients to agree to treatment after understanding the risks and benefits?
Informed Consent