Anatomy
what is another word for large intestine?
Colon
What is the function of the large intestine?
Absorbs water and salts from material that has not been digested as food. Also gets rid of waste products.
What is the function of the digestive system?
Break down and digest food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste.
What is a major risk factor which contributes to the growth of skin cancer cells?
Exposure to the sun.
Who is our current role model of the month?
Nina Starr Braunwald.
What is the main organ of the respiratory system?
The lungs.
What is the function of the trachea?
Trachea (wind pipe) conducts air between larynx and lungs (carries air to/from the lungs).
What is oncology?
Oncology deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
What is asthma?
Symptoms of the respiratory condition include a dry cough, wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. An asthma attack may be triggered by allergens, infection, or pollution, causing an inflammation of the airways.
Who was African-american role model of the month?
Rebecca Lee Crumpler
What is the largest artery of the body?
Aorta.
What is the main muscle used for breathing?
The Diaphragm.
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biological therapy, targeted drug therapy, and hormone therapy.
What are the common signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal disorder? (List 2 or more)
Bloating
excess gas
constipation
diarrea
heart burn
nausea and vomitting
abdominal pain.
What was Marie Curie's cause of death?
She became increasingly sick because of the long exposure to radioactive materials, and ultimately died because of it.
What are the four valves of the heart?
Mitral valve, Tricuspid valve, Aortic valve, Pulmonary valve.
*Throwback question* What is the difference between the general functions of the two hemispheres of the brain?
The left hemisphere controls speech, comprehension, arithmetic, and writing. The right hemisphere controls creativity, spatial ability, artistic, and musical skills.
What is the process of becoming a dermatologist?
4 years-college
4 years-medical school
1-year internship
3 years- residency
True or false: Most people affected with the bacteria that causes tuberculosis don't have symptoms.
True
What did Rosalind Franklin research?
The structure of DNA.
How many lobes are the lungs divided into? Specify.
Left lung is divided into 2 lobes. Right lung into 3 lobes.
What are some other organs, airways and tissues involved with the respiratory system(not including the lungs)? Describe their functions and location relative to the lungs.
The Pleura:Is the sac that covers each lung
Explain how the cardiovascular system and respiratory system work together.
The circulatory and respiratory systems work together to circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body. Air moves in and out of the lungs through the trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles. Blood moves in and out of the lungs through the pulmonary arteries and veins that connect to the heart.
What is atopic eczema and what are some of it's symptoms?
Atopic eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin. It usually develops in early childhood and is more common in people who have a family history of the condition. The main symptom is a rash that typically appears on the arms and behind the knees, but can also appear anywhere. One in five persons suffers from cold sores (herpes simplex).
What disease did Antonia Novello have and what impact did it have on her future?
Novello was born with Congenital megacolon also known as Hirschsprung's disease. Novello used her experience as a child to fuel her motivation and become a surgeon. She wanted to make sure no other person would have to wait so long for surgery they required.