Medical Terminology
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation
The term used to describe the discussion on a motion is called...
Argument
Point of Order
Debate
Debate
What plane divides the body EQUALLY left and right?
Midsagittal Plane
In the operating room, I keep you still. While doctors work with skill and will, I work with a needle and a mask, helping you rest and ensuring you're safe while the doctors do their best
Anesthesiologist
What type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction?
Anaphylactic
The study of cancer
Oncology
Which of the following is NOT a Teamwork Event?
Health Career Display
Community Awareness
Biotechnology
EMT
Biotechnology
Relate two body parts using the terms "proximal" and "distal"
Ex: The wrist is distal to the elbow
I'm a whisper of life in your ear. I listen to hearts and the sounds they endear. What am I?
Stethoscope
This contagious viral infection is characterized by red blisters all over the body and is common in children and young adults
Chickenpox
What is the medical term for a nosebleed?
Epistaxis
This person is known as the Father of Medicine and created an oath that is recited by medical professionals today
Hippocrates
Name the three layers of the skin in order
Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis (subcutaneous)
You can feel me in your wrist and neck. I show your body's life in a quick check. What am I?
A pulse
This disease is characterized by deformed red blood cells that resulted from mutations in hemoglobin genes; can lead to numerous symptoms
Sickle Cell Anemia
Define hepatomegaly
Enlargement of the liver
Which officer is in charge of keeping track of minutes for meetings?
Secretary
Name three organs of the endocrine system
pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and thymus glands; pancreas, ovaries, testes
I’m written by the doctor, a plan just for you.
Take me to the pharmacy, and they’ll know what to do.
What am I?
Prescription
This disease occurs in the nervous system of warm-blooded animals and is usually transmitted by a bite
Rabies
Define osteomalacia
Softening of the bone
This division of the Department of Labor establishes and enforces safety standards in the workplace. What is this division known as?
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Name 3 neurotransmitters
Dopamine, GABA, Glutamate, serotonin, acetylcholine, endorphins, epinephrine, norepinephrine
I’m two sides, but I act as one,
Controlling your body till life is done.
One side’s creative, the other precise,
What am I?
Cerebrum (brain)
Left and right brain is acceptable
What is the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor?
Benign - localized, easy to remove, slow growth, nonthreatening and noncancerous
Malignant - rapid growth, spreads to other areas of body, cancerous cells, difficult to remove