HOSA INFO
Name both of our HOSA PREZ!
Brandan and Pam!
What is the name for a specialist of the heart?
Cardiologist
Which disease is commonly known as the flu and is caused by a viral infection that affects the respiratory system?
Influenza
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What is your body's normal temperature?
~37 Degrees Celsius
What country founded HOSA?
United States of America
What term refers to the surgical removal of the appendix?
Appendectomy
What disease is characterized by the progressive loss of bone density, leading to an increased risk of fractures?
Hint: *often seen in postmenopausal women?*
Osteoporosis
What is the name of the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart?
Inferior Vena Cava
What pH is your stomach acid?
~1.5-3.5pH
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What is the medical term for the inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
What is the condition characterized by the progressive degeneration of the central nervous system, leading to symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and bradykinesia?
Parkinson's Disease
What part of the brain regulates balance, coordination, and fine motor control?
Cerebellum
What disease did pirates used to get from lack of Vitamin C?
Scurvy
What are the three HOSA colours?
Blue, White, Maroon
What term describes the abnormal hardening or thickening of the skin due to excessive collagen formation?
Hint: *often seen in conditions like scleroderma*
Sclerosis
What is the full name of the virus causing COVID-19?
Hint: (SARS-CoV-2)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
What is the name of your body's largest muscle?
Gluteus maximus
Where is the smallest bone in the body found?
Ear