Neurological
Addiction & Abuse
Musculoskeletal
Wild Card
100
How many types of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are there?
4
100
What substance in tobacco causes the addiction to smoking?
Nicotine
100
How long does a typical joint replacement last?
10-15 years
100
What is the natural reservoir for Ebola virus?
Fruit bats
200
What did we draw for one of the Alzheimer's Diagnosis test?
A clock
200
What type of athletes typically blood dope?
Endurance athletes (cyclists, runners)
200
What disease can be caused by intense exercise?
Rhabdomyolysis
200
This famous performer had AIDS, what was his name?
Freddy Mercury
300
What type of seizure has a loss of consciousness, muscle stiffening, and rhythmic convulsions?
Tonic-clonic seizure
300
What two types of steroids were covered in the lecture?
Corticosteroids and anabolic steroids
300
Why is Muscular Dystrophy more commonly diagnosed in boys?
Only found on the X chromosome (boys: XY)
300
What is a common misconception about Marijuana?
It is not addictive
400
What neurological disorder is the most common motor disability that is typically caused during the perinatal period of development?
Cerebral Palsy
400
What synthetic stimulant is a combination of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with other chemicals that is highly addictive?
Methanphetamine
400
What type of medical condition causes a C or S shape in the spine?
Scoliosis
400
Who's mom came in to be interviewed about breast cancer?
Scotty's Mom
500
What progressive disease can some symptoms be treated with deep brain stimulation?
Parkinson's Disease
500
What addiction causes impaired liver function and leads to cirrhosis?
Alcoholism
500
Although men can be diagnosed with osteoporosis, a drop in hormone production is one of the reasons behind the higher prevalence in post-menopausal women. What is this hormone?
Estrogen
500
Who did Lance Armstrong confess to about his doping scandal?
Oprah