Medical Specialties
The branch of medicine that deals with the skin
What is dermatology?
Wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness are all symptoms of this disease
What is asthma?
What is pulse rate?
This blood type is considered the universal donor
What is O negative?
This organ mixes and churns your food into a paste called chyme
What is the stomach?
The department you would go to for X-Rays, a CT scan, or an MRI
What is radiology?
A common illness that can cause spikes or drops in blood sugar
What is diabetes?
The average normal oral temperature
What is 98.6°F?
This compound makes up most of the human body, ranging from 45 to 75 percent of the body's mass
What is water?
This organ is large, brown, and located right above your stomach
What is the liver?
The branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and women’s health
What is obstetrics and gynecology?
The leading cause of death in the United States
What is heart disease?
The medical term for a blood pressure reading below 90/60 mmHg
What is hypotension?
The pigment that colors skin
What is melanin?
This organ stretches about 20 feet long when uncoiled
What is the small intestine?
The department that provides chemotherapy for cancer patients
What is oncology?
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder?
The pressure when your heart is contracting is known as ________ blood pressure and is the first number in a blood pressure reading.
What is systolic?
The organ that secretes insulin
What is the pancreas?
This body part uses peristalsis to move food from your mouth to your stomach
What is the esophagus?
A doctor who is an expert on hormones and metabolism
What is an endocrinologist?
The most common type of blood cancer, which starts in blood-forming tissues such as the bone marrow
What is leukemia?
The range for the normal pulse rate in a healthy adult
What is 60-100 bpm?
The number of bones in the typical human body
What is 206?
This organ stores bile
What is the gallbladder?