Anatomy and physiology
What term describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state?
Homeostasis
What root word refers to the heart?
Cardi
What “Doctor” hosted a famous talk show that featured guest Bhad Bhabie?
Dr. Phil
What common respiratory condition causes difficulty breathing due to the inflammation and narrowing of the airways?
Asthma
Who does a pediatrician work with?
What gland is referred to as the “master gland?”
Pituitary gland
What prefix means fast?
Tachy
Women
What disease occurs when the immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, leading to insulin deficiency?
Type one diabetes
What medical professional is trained to dispense medications?
Pharmacist
What part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance, coordination, and motor skills?
Cerebellum
What is inflammation of the skin called?
Dermatitis
What is the only part of a human body that has no blood supply?
The cornea
What is “the kissing disease”
Mononucleosis
What does a podiatrist specialize in?
Feet
If a patient lies face down, what position are they in?
(A) Dorsal
(B) Erect
(C) Lateral
(D) Prone
(E) Supine
(D) Prone
The suffix stomy refers to what?
The surgical creation of an opening
What is the only part of the body that cannot heal itself?
Teeth
What condition causes the overproduction of skin cells resulting in itchy and inflamed patches of skin
Psoriasis
Who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer?
Oncologists
What closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing so food can’t get into the lungs?
(A) Alveoli
(B) Epiglottis
(C) Larynx
(D) Uvula
(E) Vocal cords
(B) epiglottis
What is a cholecystectomy?
The surgical removal of the gallbladder
How many taste buds do humans have?
Anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000
What condition causes fatigue, weakness, and paleness
Anemia
What does a pulmonologist specialize in?
Conditions that affect the respiratory system