Anatomy
This organ pumps blood throughout the body
heart
This chronic disease is characterized by high blood sugar
diabetes
Prefix meaning “fast"
tachy-
The only bone in the human body not connected to another bone
hyoid bone
HOSA stands for this.
Health Occupations Students of America
This is the largest organ in the human body
Skin
This condition involves inflammation of the appendix
appendicitis
Suffix meaning “inflammation.”
-itis
Humans have this many pairs of ribs.
12 pairs
HOSA’s official colors
navy blue, maroon, and white
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination
Cerebellum
This respiratory disease causes narrowed airways and wheezing.
asthma
Term meaning “low blood pressure.”
hypotension
This is the smallest bone in the body
stapes
This type of HOSA event involves hands-on healthcare skills (like CPR or vitals).
skills event
This vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
pulmonary vein
This autoimmune disease destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
Type 1 diabetes
Prefix meaning “above” or “excessive.
hyper-
The average adult has this many teeth
32
This leadership conference is held at the international level each year.
ILC (International Leadership Conference)
This structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities
diaphragm
This neurodegenerative disease is marked by memory loss and cognitive decline
Alzheimer’s disease
Term for surgical removal of the gallbladder.
cholecystectomy
This organ can regenerate itself after damage.
liver
This is the governing student body of HOSA at the international level.
executive board