Urinary System
The structural and functional units of the kidneys are called
Nephrons
Hindu dietary restrictions are placed on what two meats?
Beef and Pork
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
Epidermis
The most common types of health care facilities are
Forensic Science falls under which category of HOSA events?
Teamwork Events
Cystitis refers to the inflammation of which organ?
Bladder
One pound of body fat equals approximately how many calories?
3500
The name of the pigment that determines basic skin color is called
Melanin
When was the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability act signed into effect?
1996
Name one place that is not within the United States, but has received a HOSA Charter
American Samoa/Canada/Puerto Rico
What is the medical term for a kidney stone?
Renal Calculus
What is the term that describes an individual who has poor diet or illness?
Malnourished
What do blood vessels in the skin do to retain heat in the body
Constrict
Name one branch of the US Department of Health and Human Services
NIH/CDC
How many vice presidents are there on the HOSA Executive Council?
Three (one for each region)
What medical term describes involuntary urination?
Incontinence
What type of diet consists of easily digested foods that do not irritate the digestive tract?
Bland Diet
Cyanosis is caused by an insufficient supply of what to the body
Oxygen
Medicare provides health care for almost all individuals over what age?
65
Who was the first HOSA president?
Lynne McGee
A notched or indented area through which the ureter, nerves, and vessels enter the kidney is called
Hilum
Ascorbic acid is the official medical term for for which vitamin?
Vitamin C
Freckles are classified as what type of skin eruption?
Macules
The US government health insurance plan for military personnel is called
TRICARE
How many Honorary HOSA Life Members are there?
82