Anatomy
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What disease is caused by high blood sugar levels over time?
Diabetes
What type of doctor specializes in the heart?
Cardiologist
What imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed body images?
MRI
What is the name of the pigment that gives skin its color?
Melanin
What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
Alveoli
What respiratory disease is characterized by narrowed airways and difficulty breathing?
Asthma
What type of physician performs autopsies and determines cause of death?
Forensic pathologist
What blood component is primarily responsible for clotting?
Platelets
What structure in the eye is responsible for focusing light onto the retina?
the lens
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What disease results from destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas?
Type 1 diabetes
What physician specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders?
Hematologist
What is the name of the enzyme that breaks down lactose?
lactase
What is the term for slow heart rate below 60 bpm?
Bradycardia
What structure connects muscle to bone?
A tendon
What disorder is characterized by decreased bone density and increased fracture risk?
Osteoporosis
What healthcare professional specializes in rehabilitation and restoring physical function after injury?
Physical therapist
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
The stapes (in the middle ear)
What is the name of the fluid that cushions the brain and spinal cord?
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
What chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
The left ventricle
What autoimmune neurological disorder causes demyelination in the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis
What type of surgeon specializes in the brain and spinal cord?
neurosurgeon
What blood type is considered the universal recipient?
AB positive
What is the medical term for fainting?
Syncope