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

Proteins are a common macromolecule. Name the other 3 MAJOR macromolecules.

Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids

200

What does it mean to be a APRN? 

APRN= Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse

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

This professional analyzes tissue and blood samples to help physicians diagnose diseases, often working behind the scenes in a laboratory.

What is a Medical Laboratory Scientist
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? (HINT** AN ABREVIATION)

Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.

400

This term means inflammation of the appendix.

Appendicitis

400

This graduate degree is commonly pursued by people who want to advance into hospital leadership and healthcare administration.

What is a Master of Health Administration (MHA)?

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 an Otologist and what is their job?

They specialize in medical and surgical treatment of dizziness, hearing loss, and tumors of the ear.

500

This term describes the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Meningitis

500

This professional pathway focuses on identifying health risks in populations, designing prevention strategies, and monitoring disease trends rather than primarily treating individual patients.

What is Epidemiology?

500

This chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.

What is the LEFT ventricle.

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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