Human Anatomy & Physiology
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?
The kidneys
What does the prefix “derm-” refer to?
What disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C?
Scurvy
What class of drugs reduces fever and inflammation?
NSAIDs
What vital sign measures the force of blood against artery walls?
Blood pressure
What type of muscle lines the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines and bladder?
Smooth muscle
What does “tachycardia” describe?
Abnormally fast heart rate
What autoimmune disease results in destruction of insulin-producing beta cells?
Type 1 diabetes
What medication class includes drugs like penicillin?
Antibiotics
What imaging technique uses sound waves to create internal images?
Ultrasound
Which cranial nerve is responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain?
The optic nerve
What term means “difficulty breathing”?
Dyspnea
What bacterium is the primary cause of tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What drug type blocks beta-adrenergic receptors to lower heart rate and blood pressure?
Beta blockers
What test measures electrical activity of the heart?
Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
What structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a key role in breathing?
The diaphragm
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
Surgical removal
What neurological disorder is characterized by demyelination in the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis
What treatment uses chemicals to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells?
Chemotherapy
What imaging modality is best for visualizing soft tissue like the brain?
MRI
What hormone produced by the pancreas decreases blood glucose levels by promoting cellular uptake of glucose?
Insulin
What term describes a disease that originates in a hospital setting?
Nosocomial
What genetic disorder causes thickened mucus due to a defective chloride channel?
Cystic fibrosis
What process describes how the body chemically alters a drug, mainly in the liver?
Drug metabolism
What diagnostic procedure involves microscopic examination of tissue to confirm disease?
Biopsy