Anatomy
Which bone in the human body is often referred to as the collarbone?
What is the clavicle?
What viral infection primarily affects the upper respiratory tract, causing symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and congestion?
What is the common cold?
What term describes the genetic makeup of an organism?
What is genotype?
What entry-level healthcare profession involves assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing?
What is a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?
What does the prefix "ortho-" mean in medical language?
What is straight or correct.
Which organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
What are the kidneys?
What contagious respiratory illness is caused by influenza viruses and is characterized by fever, muscle aches, sore throat, and fatigue?
What is influenza or the flu?
What is the term for a genetic trait that is masked in the presence of a dominant trait?
What is recessive?
What allied health profession involves using therapeutic exercises and activities to help patients recover from injuries or illnesses?
What is physical therapy?
What does the suffix "-oma" signify in medical terminology?
What is a tumor or mass.
Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining balance and posture?
What is the cerebellum?
What chronic metabolic disorder is characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from insufficient insulin production or ineffective use of insulin?
What is diabetes mellitus?
If a homozygous dominant individual (RR) is crossed with a homozygous recessive individual (rr), what is the probability of their offspring inheriting the dominant trait?
What is 100%?
What healthcare profession involves using medical imaging technologies such as X-rays and CT scans to diagnose illnesses and injuries?
What is radiography or radiologic technology?
What is the name of the emerging field of healthcare technology that involves the integration of nanoscale materials and devices for diagnosis and treatment at the molecular level?
What is nanomedicine or nanotechnology in healthcare?
What is the name of the largest organ in the human body?
What is the skin?
What progressive neurodegenerative disorder is characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes, ultimately leading to dementia?
What is Alzheimer's disease?
In a pedigree chart, what symbol is used to represent a male individual who is affected by a genetic disorder?
What is a shaded square?
What medical specialty involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the endocrine system, including diabetes and thyroid disorders?
What is endocrinology?
What is the term for the legal process through which a patient's right to make decisions about their medical care is transferred to another person, typically due to incompetence or incapacity?
What is guardianship or conservatorship?
What is the name of the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and plays a crucial role in breathing?
What is the diaphragm?
What inflammatory bowel disease causes inflammation of the digestive tract, leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue?
What is Crohn's disease?
What genetic disorder is characterized by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, resulting in intellectual disability and distinct facial features?
What is Down syndrome?
What medical subspecialty focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the immune system, such as allergies and autoimmune diseases?
What is immunology?
What is the term for the condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating effectively, often resulting in loss of consciousness and death if not treated promptly?
What is cardiac arrest?