anatomy
Which heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
Right ventricle
Which blood cells are primarily responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells
Which organelle contains most of a cell's DNA?
Nucleus
Which gas is released during respiration?
CO2
A patient has low blood glucose. What is this called?
Hypoglycaemia
Which part of the kidney filters the blood?
Glomerulus
What is the medical term for a reduced number of red blood cells or haemoglobin?
Anaemia
What is the name of the process by which cells release energy from glucose?
Respiration
What is the main acid found in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
A patient has a yellowing of the skin and eyes. What is this sign called?
Jaundice
What is the functional unit of the nervous system?
Neuron
Which condition involves the immune system attacking the body's own tissues?
Autoimmune disease
Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?
tRNA
What is the name of the process in which an acid reacts with a base to form salt and water?
Neutralisation
A patient has wheezing because the airways have narrowed. Which condition is commonly associated with this?
Asthma
What is the name of the heart's natural pacemaker?
Sinoatrial (SA) node
What is the medical term for low blood pressure?
Hypotension
What is the term for different versions of the same gene?
Alleles
Which ion is responsible for acidity in aqueous solutions?
H+ ions
A patient produces very little urine and has swollen ankles. Which organ should be investigated?
Kidneys
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Olfactory nerve
What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia
A person has blood group AB. Which ABO alleles do they have?
Iᴬ and Iᴮ
Why does increasing temperature increase the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction up to its optimum?
Particles have more kinetic energy, causing more frequent successful collisions
A patient sudden facial drooping, arm weakness and difficulty speaking. What emergency should be suspected?
Stroke