Human Body
Medical Mysteries
Medicine
Medical terminology
Professions
100

This organ pumps blood throughout the body

The Heart

100
A patient gets itchy, watery eyes, and sneezes around cats. What is likely happening?

Allergic Reaction

100

This type of medicine helps reduce swelling and inflammation.

Anti-inflammatory

100

What does derm- refer to?

The skin

100

This healthcare professional takes care of patients, gives medicines, and monitors their condition

Nurse

200

This is the longest bone 

The Femur

200

A patient has a high fever, cough, and body aches that suddenly started. What illness could this be?

Influenza (Flu)

200

What common medication is found in an inhaler 

Albuterol

200

What does gastro- refer to?

The stomach

200

This healthcare professional prepares and provides medications and explains how to take them safely

Pharmacist 

300

This part of the brain is involved in processing emotions, especially fear

The Amygdala

300

A patient is very thirsty, urinates frequently, and has unusually high blood sugar. What condition might they have?

Diabetes

300

This is the generic name for Tylenol

Acetaminophen

300

What is the medical term for high blood pressure 

Hypertension

300

This healthcare professional takes and interprets images such as X-rays and CT scans

Radiologist 

400

This is the largest organ

The skin

400

A patient has persistent fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising, and abnormal blood cell count. What type of cancer could this be?

Leukemia

400

This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections 

Antibiotics 

400

What term describes a bluish/purplish color of the skin caused by low oxygen?

Cyanotic/cyanosis

400

This doctor gives medications to prevent pain and monitors a patient during surgery

Anesthesiologist 
500

This tiny gland at the base of the brain produces hormones that regulates growth, metabolism, and other glands

The pituitary glands

500

A patient has a severe headache, confusion, trouble speaking, and weakness on one side of the body. What could these symptoms indicate?

A Stroke

500

This medicine is commonly given to people having a severe allergic reaction 

Epinephrine

500

The medical term for a fast heart rate

Tachycardia

500

This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord

Neurologist