Body Systems & Functions
What structure in the heart prevents blood from flowing backward?
What are valves?
What condition occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked?
What is a myocardial infarction or heart attack??
What word is defined as "a lateral curvature of the spine"?
What is scoliosis?
What procedure is used to examine the interior of the colon using a flexible camera?
What is a colonoscopy?
What healthcare professional manages and dispenses medications prescribed by doctors?
What is a pharmacist?
What bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?
What is the clavicle?
What is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men?
What is prostate cancer?
What does CPR stand for?
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
What is the medical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus?
What is a hysterectomy?
Who specializes in fitting and designing artificial limbs and braces for patients with mobility challenges?
What is a prosthetist/orthotist?
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
What is hypoglycemia?
What condition, along with cancer and heart disease, is a leading cause of death in the U.S.?
What is stroke?
What term refers to the swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues?
What is edema?
What procedure involves removing tissue from the body for examination under a microscope?
What is a biopsy?
Who helps patients improve their ability to perform daily tasks after physical or cognitive impairments?
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
What is the cerebellum?
What rare genetic disorder causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system?
What is cystic fibrosis?
What does AAO stand for in medical documentation?
What is alert, awake, and oriented?
What is the term for the procedure used to remove a blockage in an artery, often performed during a heart attack?
What is angioplasty?
Who is responsible for creating diagnostic images using X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs?
What is a radiologic technologist?
What is the medical term for a runny nose?
What is rhinorrhea?
What viral infection affects the liver and can lead to jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain?
What is hepatitis?
What is the term for the thickening and hardening of artery walls?
What is arteriosclerosis?
What is the name of the procedure in which a small camera is inserted into the body to view the organs and tissues without making large incisions?
What is laparoscopy?
Who assists in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance disorders using specialized equipment and therapy techniques?
What is an audiologist?