Global Health and Healthcare systems
Which organizations is responsible for coordinating global public health efforts?
WHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What prefix means "under" or "below" in medical terminology?
What prefix means "under" or "below" in medical terminology?
Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The Heart.
Which determinant of health is correlated with better health outcomes and lifestyle choices?
Education & Literacy.
What does the term "adduction" refer to in body movement?
Movement of a limb toward the body’s midline (e.g., lowering the arm).
What is the definition of health according to WHO?
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease
What does the suffix "-ectomy" mean in medical terms?
Surgical removal (e.g., appendectomy)
What type of feedback mechanism amplifies a response in the body?
Positive Feedback (e.g., oxytocin release during childbirth).
What dimension of wellness is concerned with exercise, nutrition, and physical health?
Physical Wellness.
What does the term "prone" mean in anatomical terms?
Lying face down.
What is the main difference between Socialized Medicine and Universal Healthcare?
Socialized Medicine is when the government owns and operates healthcare facilities, while Universal Healthcare ensures that every citizen has access to necessary health services, usually funded through taxes.
Whats the order of the biological hierarchy?
The hierarchy is: Chemicals → Cells → Tissues → Organs → Systems
What is the role of the kidneys in the body?
The kidneys filter blood, remove waste, and regulate fluid balance.
Which dimension of wellness is focused on relationships, social interactions, and community involvement?
Social Wellness.
What body plane divides the body into front (anterior) and back (posterior) halves?
The Frontal (or Coronal) Plane.
Which level of government in Canada is responsible for overseeing national health policies and funding?
The Federal Government.
Which body plane divides the body into left and right halves?
Sagittal (or Median) Plane.
What is the difference between Active ROM and Passive ROM?
Active ROM is movement performed by the patient themselves, while Passive ROM is movement assisted by someone else or a device.
How does income & social status affect health outcomes?
Higher income and social status generally lead to better health outcomes due to access to resources and healthcare.
What is the difference between signs and symptoms in clinical scenarios?
Signs are objective indicators of disease (e.g., fever), while symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient (e.g., pain).
What is the role of provincial governments in Canada's healthcare system?
Provincial governments manage and deliver healthcare services, including hospital management and provincial health programs.
What is the primary function of the liver?
The liver detoxifies substances, produces bile, and stores glycogen.
How does negative feedback help maintain homeostasis in the body?
Negative feedback reverses changes to bring the body back to a stable state, such as sweating to cool down the body.
What is the environmental determinant of health concerned with?
The physical environment, including safe housing, clean air, water, and access to green spaces.
What is dorsiflexion in terms of body movement?
Bending the foot upward toward the shin.