Anatomy & Physiology
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What does "CPR" stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What disease is characterized by high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes
What type of medication is used to reduce fever?
Tylenol or Advil
Who is known as the father of modern medicine?
Hippocrates
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
The mitochondria
What does "MRI" stand for"
Magnetic resonance imaging
What infectious disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus?
Chickenpox
What class of drugs is commonly used to lower cholesterol levels?
Statins
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What does "BP" stand for?
Blood pressure
What condition is characterized by inflammation of the joints?
Arthritis
What medication is often used to relieve pain and inflammation?
Ibuprofen
Who developed the first successful polio vaccine?
Jonas Salk
What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
Transport oxygen and remove extra carbon dioxide
What does "NSAID" stand for?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What disorder is characterized by episodes of wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing?
Asthma
What medication is used to treat bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
Who performed the first successful human heart transplant?
Christiaan Barnard
What is the name of the fluid-filled sacs located between bones?
Bursa
What does "ECG" stand for?
electrocardiogram
What neurological disorder is characterized by recurrent seizures?
Epilepsy
What type of medication is used to treat hypertension?
Antihypertensives
Who is credited with the discovery of the structure of DNA?
James Watson and Francis Crick