Anatomy & Physiology
Largest organ in the body?
Skin
What does the prefix “brady-” mean?
Slow
What disease is caused by the HIV virus?
AIDS
What ancient Greek physician is known as the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates
What is the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination.
Cerebellum
What is the term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
What bacterial infection is commonly transmitted through contaminated water and causes severe diarrhea and dehydration?
Cholera
Who is considered the founder of modern nursing?
Florence Nightingale
How many chambers are in the human heart?
Four
What does the suffix “-ectomy” mean?
Surgical removal
What genetic disorder results in thick, sticky mucus in the lungs?
Cystic Fibrosis
What is the term for the principle that healthcare providers should “do no harm”?
Non-maleficence
What is the name of the long tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What is the term for low blood sodium?
Hyponatremia
What autoimmune disease attacks joints and causes inflammation?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What major scandal involved unethical medical experiments on African American men with syphilis?
Tuskegee Syphilis Study
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating autonomic functions like heart rate, respiration, and digestion?
Medulla oblongata
What does “tachypnea” mean?
Abnormally rapid breathing
What rare neurological disorder causes progressive muscle weakness due to the breakdown of nerves?
ALS / Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Which ancient Greek physician is often called the “Father of Medicine” and emphasized observation and ethics in medical practice?
Sigmund Freud