Body Systems
This organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
What is the heart?
This term refers to a medical imaging technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of internal structures, particularly soft tissues like the brain and muscles.
What is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)?
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What is 10?
This doctor treats kids
What is a pediatrician?
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What is Grade Point Average?
This type of muscle tissue is responsible for the involuntary contraction of the heart and is found exclusively in the heart.
What is cardiac muscle?
This medical term refers to the condition where a person has abnormally low levels of hemoglobin or red blood cells, leading to reduced oxygen transport throughout the body.
What is anemia?
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What is 6?
This healthcare specialty involves the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities or injuries, using exercises and other methods to restore mobility and function.
What is physical therapy?
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What is the Medical College Admissions Test?
This system, composed of bone marrow, thymus, and spleen, is responsible for producing and regulating white blood cells.
What is the immune system?
This term describes the abnormal enlargement of the heart, which may occur as a result of high blood pressure, heart valve disease, or other conditions.
What is cardiomegaly?
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What is run_maps?
This healthcare specialty involves diagnosing and managing disorders related to the voice, including conditions such as stuttering.
What is speech-language pathology?
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What is the OAT?
This blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body and has the thickest walls of any blood vessel.
What is the aorta?
This medical term refers to the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which can be caused by infection or other conditions.
What is meningitis?
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What is April 5th, 2025?
This healthcare field involves analyzing and interpreting medical tests, such as blood and urine samples, to assist in diagnosing diseases.
What is clinical laboratory science (or medical laboratory technology)?
This is a core requirement for many healthcare professions, including medical school, and involves completing courses in subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics during undergraduate studies.
What is the pre-medical curriculum?
This structure is responsible for filtering and removing metabolic waste, excess salts, and water from the blood to form urine. It is part of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
What is the glomerulus?
This term refers to the medical condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, which can lead to restricted blood flow and increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
What is atherosclerosis?
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This medical specialty focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of serious illness, with an emphasis on improving the quality of life for patients and their families, regardless of the patient’s stage of illness.
What is palliative care?
This approach to medical school admissions focuses on selecting candidates who demonstrate both academic excellence and a strong commitment to serving the community.
What is a holistic review process?