Human Anatomy
What is the largest organ in the human body?
What is skin.
What does the prefix "hemo-" refer to?
What is Blood.
What is the autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints?
What is (Rheumatoid) Arthritis.
What does MCAT stand for?
What is Medical College Admission Test.
Which type of doctor specializes in disorders of the nervous system?
Which bone is the longest and strongest in the human body?
What is a femur.
What does the suffix "-itis" indicate?
What is inflammation.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?
What is Type 1 is autoimmune; Type 2 is lifestyle-related and insulin resistance. ~ or some variation of this.
What year of undergrad should students typically take the MCAT?
When is Junior year, before applying to medical school.
What does an otoscope examine?
What is the Ear.
What is the function of the pancreas?
What is to produce insulin (and digestive enzymes).
What does "tachycardia" mean?
What is Abnormally fast heart rate.
Which disease is characterized by the buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain?
What is Alzheimer's disease.
How long is a full MCAT sitting, including breaks?
What does a phlebotomist do?
What is Draw blood for tests and transfusions.
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
What is the cerebellum.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
What is Hypertension.
Which condition is known as the "silent killer" due to lack of symptoms?
What is Hypertension (high blood pressure).
What is considered a competitive MCAT score for med school admission?
What is 510-520 (top schools aim for 515+)
Which healthcare professional specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the blood?
What is a Hematologist.
What is the medical term for the voice box?
What is the Larynx.
What does "idiopathic" mean in medical terms?
What is A disease/condition with no known cause.
What disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus?
What is Chickenpox.
What are 3 sections of the MCAT? (specific names, at least get close)
What is 1. Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, 2. Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills, 3. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and 4. Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior.
What instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
What is a Sphygmomanometer.