Anatomy
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What does the prefix hyper- mean?
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
The mitochondria
Which healthcare profession specializes in medications and their effects on the body?
Pharmacist
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What does the suffix -itis mean?
Inflammation
What is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment?
Homeostasis
What federal law protects the privacy and security of patients' protected health information?
HIPAA
What does ILC stand for?
International Leadership Conference
What is the largest internal organ of the human body?
The liver
What is the medical term for a slow heart rate?
Bradycardia
What molecule carries oxygen in red blood cells?
What is the legal term for when a medical professional fails to follow accepted standards of care that leads to harm or loss?
What are the official colors of HOSA?
Maroon, medical white, and navy blue
Where is the smallest bone in the human body?
In the ear (stapes)
Difficulty swallowing
What process do cells use to produce energy from glucose?
Cellular respiration
What professional degree do physicians, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, PTs, and veterinarians all need?
A doctoral degree
What are the three main divisions of HOSA membership?
Middle school, high school, collegiate/postsecondary
What are the 3 layers of the meninges?
Dura mater, arachnoid mater, pia mater
What is the difference between gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis?
Gluconeogenesis builds new glucose, glycogenolysis breaks down stored glycogen into glucose
What type of cell division produces two genetically identical daughter cells?
Mitosis
Which government health insurance program primarily serves people age 65 and older and people with qualifying diseases?
Medicare
When was HOSA founded?
1976