Surgery
In what country was the first heart transplant done (1967)?
South Africa
What is the largest and strongest bone in the body?
Femur
Which disease is caused due to the improper production or use of insulin?
Diabetes
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
O+
Which vein returns blood from the brain to the heart?
Jugular vein
Brachioplasty is associated with surgery of the...
Arms
What is being studied in histology?
Tissues
What does HIV stand for?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Who is known as the Father or Medicine?
Hippocrates
Liver and skeletal muscles
Typically where in the heart is a pacemaker located?
Right atrium
What are the four main tissue types in the body?
Epithelial, Connective, Muscular, Nervous
The blockage of arteries in the lungs is call...
Pulmonary Embolism
How many calories do you need to burn to burn off 1 pound of weight?
3,500
What tissue stores fat?
Adipose tissue
What is being removed during a cholecystectomy?
Gall Bladder
A nephrologist is specialized in what organ of the body?
Kidney
Which human organ is affected by Hepatitis A?
Liver
What is the first priority in a trauma code?
Airway
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
If you are using an allograft for a surgical procedure, where did it come from?
A tissue donor from the same species but not genetically identical.
The trachea belongs to which body system?
Respiratory System
Which form of cancer is the most deadly?
Lung cancer
On a prescription medication, what does the abbreviation b.i.d. stand for?
Twice per day
What is the term used to describe inflammation of the brain?
Encephalitis