Human Anatomy
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin!!
Who is known as the father of modern medicine and is famous for the Hippocratic Oath?
Hippocrates
Who's the best Med Club leader?
All of us :)
What is the medical condition characterized by a high level of sugar in the blood?
Diabetes
What groundbreaking medical device, first developed in the 1950s, is used to help patients with heart problems by regulating their heartbeats?
Pacemaker
The femur is the longest bone in the human body. What part of the body is it located in?
The leg
Which scientist discovered the structure of DNA?
James Watson and Frances Crick
How many field trips have we gone on so far this school year?
One
What condition causes the body to feel cold and shiver, often due to an infection?
Fever
What life-saving medical technique, pioneered in the 1960s, involves restoring the flow of oxygen to the body by manually compressing the chest in cases of cardiac arrest?
CPR
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin in the human body?
The pancreas
Who developed the first successful polio vaccine?
Jonas Salk
How many field trips did Med Club go on last school year?
Two (I think)
What is the condition where the body’s joints become inflamed and painful, often causing swelling?
Arthritis
What technology, first introduced in the 1980s, allows doctors to see inside the body using strong magnetic fields and radio waves, without using radiation? (Used to diagnose tumors, damaged ligaments, joint injuries, or diseases)
MRI
What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart?
Mitral/bicuspid valve
Which medical pioneer is credited with developing antiseptic surgery and introducing the concept of sterile operating rooms?
Joseph Lister
When was Med Club founded?
2021
Which medical condition involves the inflammation of the lungs and difficulty breathing, often caused by bacteria or viruses?
Pneumonia
Which medical imaging technology, developed in the 1970s, uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body, allowing doctors to see inside organs and tissues?
CT Scan
The "circle of Willis" is a ring of arteries that supplies blood to which part of the body?
The brain
Who is the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Medicine, and for what discovery?
Gerty Cori (for her discovery of the enzyme systems that play a key role in biochemical processes in cells)
How many people founded Med Club?
Four
What common condition is characterized by a persistent cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing, often triggered by allergens?
Asthma
What minimally invasive procedure, which uses small cameras and tools inserted through tiny incisions, has revolutionized surgery by reducing recovery time and risks?
Laparoscopy