Anatomy and Physiology
Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Kidneys
Which common illness is caused by a virus and often includes fever, cough, and body aches?
Influenza (flu)
What is the common procedure for measuring the pressure of blood in your arteries?
Blood pressure measurement (sphygmomanometry)
Which type of medication is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fever?
Analgesics (e.g., acetaminophen)
What does the prefix “cardio-” refer to?
Heart
Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Clavicle
What condition occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or use it properly, leading to high blood sugar?
Diabetes mellitus
What procedure removes a small tissue sample from the body for examination under a microscope?
Biopsy
What class of drugs is used to lower high blood pressure?
Antihypertensives
What does the suffix “-itis” mean in medical terms (e.g., tonsillitis)?
Inflammation
Which part of the neuron receives signals from other neurons?
Dendrites
Which autoimmune disease causes the immune system to attack the protective covering of nerves, leading to muscle weakness and coordination problems?
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Which imaging technique uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body?
Computed tomography (CT) scan
Which type of medication is used to kill or stop the growth of bacteria?
Antibiotics
What does the prefix “hypo-” mean, as in hypoglycemia?
Below or low
What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
Tendons
What chronic respiratory disease is characterized by airway inflammation, mucus buildup, and difficulty breathing, often triggered by allergens or irritants?
Asthma
What surgical procedure replaces a damaged joint, such as a hip or knee, with an artificial implant?
Joint replacement (arthroplasty)
What class of drugs is used to reduce inflammation in conditions like asthma or arthritis?
Corticosteroids
In medical terminology, what does “oste/o” refer to, as in osteopathy?
Bone
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for reabsorbing water from filtrate?
Loop of Henle
Which disease is caused by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, leading to tremors, rigidity, and slow movement?
Parkinson’s disease
Which minimally invasive procedure inserts a tube with a camera into the body to view internal organs or perform surgery?
Endoscopy
Which type of medication blocks the effects of histamine in allergic reactions?
Antihistamines
What does the term “hematopoiesis” mean?
The formation or production of blood cells