LEPENS
SPLEEN
This career: investigates unexpected, suspicious, violent, or sudden deaths by performing autopsies and determining the cause and manner of death
Forensic Pathologist
Can two identical twins have the same fingerprint?
A hospital patient suddenly develops facial drooping, weakness in one arm, and difficulty speaking. What medical emergency should doctors suspect?
A stroke
A patient has a fever, a sore throat, and a cough. Which body system is most likely involved?
The respiratory system
EFONIRCS
FORENSIC
This career: study the thoughts, intentions, and behaviors of offenders to understand why crimes happen, help law enforcement, and support the justice system
Criminal Psychologist
What are the four main ABO blood types?
A, B, AB, O
A patient arrives at the emergency room with sudden confusion. The medical team discovers an unusual substance in a blood sample. A medication record also contains an unexplained entry.
Question: Which conclusion is best supported by the evidence so far?
A. A specific person is definitely responsible.
B. The substance may be relevant, but more evidence is needed.
C. The medication entry proves intentional harm.
D. The patient must have a genetic disorder.
Answer B
A person has high blood sugar because their body cannot produce enough insulin or use it effectively. What condition might they have?
Diabetes
SYOPAUT
Specialists who analyze skeletal remains or dental records to help identify unknown victims
Forensic Anthropologist
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
A patient experiences drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness that gets worse with activity. Which condition could explain these symptoms?
Myasthenia gravis
Which organ helps filter waste from the blood and produces urine?
The kidney
PMAHAIDRG
Which field focuses on studying substances and their effects on the body?
Toxicology
Investigators find blood at a crime scene. Can its blood type alone identify one specific person?
No! Because many people share the same blood type
Sarah has a history of prolonged exposure to nicotine through tobacco products.
Nicotine activates nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs), affecting the brain's reward system and contributing to dependence.
Her medical team orders lung-function testing and cardiovascular assessments.
1. Which health condition could best explain Sarah's respiratory symptoms?
A. Asthma
B. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
C. Iron-deficiency anemia
D. Hypoglycemia
Answer B
A person experiences extreme fatigue because their body lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Anemia
OTIXOCYLOG
TOXICOLOGY
Which medical specialty focuses on the relationship between brain function and behavior?
Neuropsychology
What blood component helps stop bleeding?
Platelets
A patient's symptoms suggest poisoning, but the first laboratory test comes back negative. Should investigators immediately rule out poisoning? Explain why or why not.
No. The test may not detect every substance, or timing and sample limitations may affect the result. Further evaluation may be needed.
A patient's immune system mistakenly attacks the protective covering around nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin sheath). What disease could this describe?
Multiple sclerosis (MS).