Bio <3
In genetics, what is the physical expression of a trait called?
Phenotype
What organ stores bile?
Gallbladder
What neurodegenerative disease is linked to beta-amyloid plaques in the brain?
Alzheimer’s disease
What is the correct sequence of CPR compressions to breaths in adults?30 compressions to 2 breaths.
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What organ can regenerate itself if part of it is removed?
Liver
What is the complementary DNA strand to 5’-ATCG-3’?
3’-TAGC-5’
What muscle contracts to allow inhalation?
Diaphragm
What genetic disorder results from having an extra chromosome 21?
Down syndrome
When taking blood pressure, what artery is typically auscultated (listened to)?
Brachial artery
In what year was CRISPR first used to edit human cells in the lab?
2012
What is the process by which RNA is made from DNA?
Transcription
Which part of the nervous system controls “rest and digest” functions?
Parasympathetic
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
In wound care, what does “RICE” stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.
The first successful human organ transplant was which organ, in 1954?
Kidney
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip?
Ball-and-socket joint
What virus causes shingles later in life?
Varicella-zoster virus
In first aid, what is the “Rule of Nines” used for?
Estimating the percentage of body surface burned.
In hospitals, what does “ICU” stand for?
Intensive Care Unit
What organelle packages proteins for transport in the cell
Golgi apparatus
Which heart valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?
Mitral (bicuspid) valve
Which disease is characterized by high blood sugar during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes
What is the first step you should take when approaching a scene of an accident?
Check if the scene is safe.
Which country performed the world’s first face transplant?
France