Medical Professions
Nephrology is the study of?
The Kidneys
Which professional can prescribe medication? A psychologist or a psychiatrist?
Psychiatrist
The prefix “hyper-” means this.
Excessive or hyper normal
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The Femur
This type of doctor focuses on diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
cardiologist
This healthcare professional primarily provides routine checkups, diagnoses common illnesses, and prescribes medications.
A primary care doctor
The term “bradycardia” means this
Slow heart rate
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
oncologist
This specialist focuses on diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries related to bones, joints, and muscles.
orthopedic surgeon
This term means surgical repair of a joint.
Arthroplasty
What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
The cerebellum
A health professional trained in using imaging techniques like MRI and X-rays.
radiologist
This medical professional specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
neurologist
The term “tachycardia” refers to this abnormal condition involving the heart. What does it mean?
fast heart rate
These blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
arteries
A medical career involving the analysis of tissue samples and biopsies.
pathologist
This medical career involves performing surgeries on the heart and great vessels, often requiring training in both cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery.
A cardiothoracic surgeon
This term refers to a surgical incision into the abdomen
Laparotomy
How many phalanges are in the human body?
56