Basic Health
Healthcare Professions
Medical Conditions
Pre-health requirements
Body Parts
100
What is the number of teeth an adult has?
32
100
This doctor specializes in kids
What is a Pediatrician?
100
A myocardial infarction is also known as
Heart Attack
100
This test has to be taken before students can enter medical school.
What is the MCAT?
100
This body part is the largest bone in the body located in the thigh
What is the femur?
200
What is the normal range of resting heart rate for adults?
60-100 BPM
200
Who helps patients with speech disorders, or to regain speech after injury?
Speech Pathologist
200
What disease is the focus of oncology?
Cancer
200
This test is required for students before entering Pharmacy school.
What is the PCAT?
200
This organ in the body is responsible for producing bile.
What is the liver?
300
This blood type is the universal blood donor
type O negative
300
What healthcare professional reads imaging studies like MRIs and CTs?
Radiologist
300
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
300
What MCAT section tests critical analysis of passages unrelated to science?
CARS (Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills)
300
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
400
What is the word for the lung volume that remains after maximal exhalation?
Residual Volume
400
What provider can independently practice in many states without physician supervision?
Nurse Practitioner
400
What, along with heart disease and cancer, accounts for 64 percent of U.S. deaths?
Stroke
400
What math course is most relevant for public health and nursing programs?
Statistics
400
What nerve is responsible for parasympathetic control of heart rate?
Vagus Nerve
500
What acid–base disorder is caused by prolonged vomiting?
Metabolic alkalosis
500
What job helps patients who are mentally, emotionally, or physically disabled adjust to handicaps and regain abilities to perform daily living and self-care skills?
occupational therapist
500
What condition is characterized by episodes of mania and depression?
Bipolar Disorder
500
Name 3 types of appointments you can make with Pre-Health advising at UIUC?
Exploration, Preparation, Applications, Mock interview, Peer Mentoring
500
What are the 5 regions of the spine?
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, & Coccyx
