Medical Professions
Medical Terminology
Career Paths
Human Body Anatomy
Biochemistry
100
What is the DPT degree?
Doctor of Physical Therapy
100

Nephrology is the study of

the kidneys

100
Which professional can prescribe medication? A psychologist or a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist
100
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
100
Name 3 out of 4 of the major macromolecules and their monomers?
Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids
200
What does it mean to be a BSN? RN? APRN? NP?
BSN= Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN= Registered Nurse APRN= Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse NP= Nurse Practitioner
200
What is a hematoma?
A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues?
200
Approximately how many years does it take to become a practicing general dentist?
at least 8 years (4 years bachelor's degree, Dental Admission Exam, 4 years dental school)
200
What are the series of wave-like muscle contractions that guide food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis
200
Waxes, Fats, and Oils are classified as?
Lipids
300
What is an otologist and what is their job?
They specialize in medical and surgical treatment of dizziness, hearing loss, and tumors of the ear.
300
The inability to speak, or impairment of speech is called
Aphasia or Dysphasia
300
A nurse practitioner is paid on average a salary: a-upwards of $40,000 b-downwards of $60,000 c-almost $80,000 d-upwards of $95,000
Upwards of $95,000! Being a nurse practitioner is physically and emotionally demanding. You are constantly on call, working night and weekends.
300
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
300
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons
An ionic bond
400
What is another name for an otolaryngologist?
Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
400
What do the suffixes -dynia and -algia mean?
Pain
400

What is the career path to becoming a medical doctor? Name all of the steps and how long each one takes.

1. 4 years bachelor degree 2. Take the MCAT 3. 4 years medical school 4. Become nationally licensed to practice 5. 3-8 years residency 6. possible fellowship, extra 3 years

400
What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
The cerebellum
400
Name the three subatomic particles
Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons
500
What is a rheumatologist?
A specialist who treats rheumatic diseases, or conditions characterized by inflammation, soreness and stiffness of muscles, and pain in joints and associated structures
500
What is the meaning of the word "blepharospasm"?
An involuntary tight closure of the eyelids?
500
Describe the process/steps of becoming a physician's assistant
1. Earn a bachelors degree 2. Earn a master's degree with an accredited PA program 3. Pass the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) 4. Can get additionally certified in a specialty to advance career
500
How many phalanges are in the human body? BE CAREFUL WITH THIS QUESTION. Do the math. Remember how many phalanges are in each finger and each toe.
56 phalanges! 3 phalanges on each finger and each toe, except for the thumb and the big toe which only have 2 phalanges. That means there are 14 phalanges on each hand and each foot. (proximal, intermediate, and distal)
500
Which of the following organelles is directly connected to the outer membrane of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell? A)Mitochondrion B)Lysosome C)Golgi Apparatus D) Endoplasmic Reticulum
D) Endoplasmic Reticulum
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