Medical Careers
What is an oncologist
cancer doctor
What system controls the hormone levels in the body?
endocrine system
This chronic condition causes the airways to narrow, leading to breathing difficulties, and can be triggered by allergens or exercise. What is it?
Asthma
Name two common treatments for cancer
radiation and chemo
What song did Corynne sing last year at STAR
What is a nephrologist?
Physicians that specializes in kidneys
What's the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
Femur
What's a zoonotic infection?
An infection transmitted by an animal
What is the common surgery used for birth?
cesarean-section
How many siblings does Olivia have?
0
What is the highest paying medical profession on average?
Neurosurgery
What's the largest artery in the body?
aorta
What percent of the U.S. adult population is diagnosed with obesity?
a. 30.4%
b. 19.2%
c. 39.6%
c. 39.6%
What is a mastectomy?
Surgery to remove the breasts
What state was Olivia born in?
a. Texas
b. New Jersey
c. New York
d. Beijing
a. Texas
What is the percent of doctors in the U.S. that are male?
a. 51%
b. 73%
c. 65%
d. 46%
Is having 6 fingers a dominant or recessive trait?
dominant
I am a condition that affects around 65% of the human population. I am most prevalent in the East Asian community. I involve the digestive process. What am I?
Lactose Intolerance
What is a xenotransplant
a transplant of an animal organ into a human body
What does Corynne want to be when she's older?
Pediatric Oncologist
What is a phlebotomist
doctor trained to perform blood draws
Which part of the brain controls the fight or flight response?
amygdala
Named after a neurologist, this degenerative brain disorder leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and is the most common form of dementia. What is it?
Alzheimer's disease
What is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body’s organs and tissues?
MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Spell Dvita's last name
Bhattacharya