Basic Anatomy and Physiology
This type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones
What are tendons?
In Grey's Anatomy, this hospital was originally called Seattle Grace but later merged with Mercy West, leading to its current name.
What is Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital?
This type of cancer, commonly associated with smoking, affects the lungs and is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
What is lung cancer?
This bacterial infection is often asymptomatic in women but can cause painful urination and discharge in men. It is one of the most commonly reported STDs in the U.S.
What is chlamydia?
This condition is characterized by the narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the heart, often leading to chest pain known as angina.
What is coronary artery disease?
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, regulates blood glucose by facilitating glucose uptake into cells.
What is insulin?
In The Good Doctor, Dr Shaun Murphy's mentor and father figure, who helped him get into surgical residency, was this attending surgeon.
Who is Dr. Aaron Glassman?
This rare, highly aggressive cancer affects the pancreas, and symptoms often don't appear until the cancer has spread, leading to a poor prognosis.
What is pancreatic cancer?
This viral infection, caused by the human papillomavirus(HPV), is associated with genital warts and can lead to cervical cancer.
What is genital HPV?
This condition involves the heart's inability to pump blood effectively, often leading to fluid buildup in the lungs and other parts of the body.
What is heart failure?
This muscle, located between the thoracic and abdominal cavities, plays a crucial role in breathing by contracting and expanding the lungs.
What is the diaphragm?
In The Resident, Dr. Conrad Hawkins starts as a senior resident at this Atlanta-based hospital known for corruption and financial struggles.
What is Chastain Park Memorial Hospital?
This cancer involves the malignant growth of plasma cells in the bone marrow and is characterized by the production of abnormal proteins that can cause organ damage.
What is multiple myeloma?
This viral infection, which is transmitted through bodily fluids, can lead to lifelong infection and can progress to AIDS if left untreated.
What is HIV?
This arrhythmia involves an abnormal rhythm of the heart where the atria contract rapidly and irregularly, potentially leading to blood clots.
What is atrial fibrillation?
This structure, part of the brainstem, regulates vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.
What is the medulla oblongata?
In the first surgery scene of the first episode of The Resident, this surgical mistake occurs when Dr.Bell's hand tremors lead to a fatal error during a routine procedure.
What is accidentally cutting the wrong artery?
This cancer begins in the cells of the thyroid gland and is often linked to radiation exposure, especially in younger individuals.
What is thyroid cancer?
This bacterial infection is caused by the same pathogen responsible for syphilis, but can be contracted from an infected mother to a newborn, potentially causing severe health complications.
What is congenital syphilis?
This condition occurs when the heart's mitral valve does not close properly, allowing blood to flow backward into the left atrium during contraction, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath.
What is mitral regurgitation?
This valve, located between the left atrium and left ventricle, prevents the backflow of blood into the atrium.
What is the mitral valve?
In House, M.D., Dr. House frequently uses unconventional methods to diagnose patients. In the first episode, he diagnoses a young patient with this rare condition, which is initially overlooked.
What is sarcoidosis?
This rare and aggressive cancer affects the soft tissue and is often diagnosed in young adults or adolescents, commonly found in the arms, legs, or pelvis.
What is Ewing's sarcoma?
This viral infection, which affects the liver, can be transmitted through sexual contact, as well as sharing needles. It has a higher risk of developing into chronic liver disease.
What is hepatitis B?
This potentially life-threatening condition, often caused by a blood clot, results in the sudden obstruction of one or more pulmonary arteries in the lungs.
What is pulmonary embolism?