Medical Professions
What does CNA stand for?
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nephrology is the study of
the kidneys
What is the highest paying medical professional in the US?
Neurosurgeon
Which one of these is not considered a pre-med major?
a. public health
b. nutrition
c. biomedical engineering
d. health administration
D
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
Epidermis
What's the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats aren't kinked and can't bond with any more hydrogen atoms. Unsaturated fats are double bonded and kinked and not fully filled with hydrogen atoms.
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
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)
What are the series of wave-like muscle contractions that guide food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis
Difference between a covalent and ionic bond
Ionic bonds involve a complete transfer of electrons between atoms, while covalent bonds involve sharing pairs of electrons
What is a perfusionist?
Operates the heart-lung machine during open-heart surgery to keep blood flowing properly.
What is an edema?
Swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
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.
What is a synapse?
Its the junction between nerves used for neurotransmission.
What is another name for an otolaryngologist?
Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
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
How many phalanges are in the human body?
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)
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