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Is it possible to breathe and swallow at the same time?
No
What are the professionals that study teeth called?
Dentists
Which disease is caused due to the improper production or use of insulin?
Diabetes
Name a bone found in the arm
Humerus, Ulna, Radius
What happens during an appendectomy
The removal of the appendix
Glycogen is the way the body stores glucose - better known by what common name?
Sugar
What does an anesthesiologist do?
Administers and monitors anesthesia for many different procedures
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive what?
Excessive sweating
What is the largest organ of the body?
The skin
What is the process used to treat kidneys by removing excess water, solutes, and toxins called?
Dialysis
What is the name for the class of pain relievers that includes ibuprofen and naproxen?
NSAIDS
What is the specialist that treats patients with cancer and other diseases in radiation therapy?
Radiation therapist
What is the common name for the disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus?
Chicken Pox
What is the largest bone in your body
The femur
What is the common surgical procedure known as a "triple bypass" designed to do?
Reroute blood flow around blocked arteries in the heart.
What blood type is the universal plasma donor?
AB
What is the profession that studies cells under a microscope called?
Cytotechnologists
What are these symptoms of?: Constant dull headache, blurred or doubled vision, dizziness, confusion
How many phalanges are found in your body
56
What is the name for the surgery that removes the gall bladder?
Cholecystectomy
What part of the brain is responsible for regulating basic bodily functions like heartbeat and breathing?
Medulla Oblongata
What does a perfusionist do?
Operates the heart-lung machine during open heart surgery
What are symptoms of Diphtheria?
Blue or grey-ish green coating on the back of the nose or throat, skin wounds, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing
What is the largest artery in the body?
The Aorta
In the context of a craniotomy, what is the key difference between a "craniotomy" and a "craniectomy"?
A craniotomy involves temporarily removing a section of the skull (a bone flap) and replacing it at the end of the surgery, while a craniectomy involves removing the bone flap and not replacing it right away, often to allow for brain swelling.