MEDLIFE TRIVIA
Where is this semester's SLT trip to?
Costa Rica
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is global health?
a field of study focused on achieving better health outcomes for vulnerable populations and communities around the world
What term describes not having a stable, safe, or affordable place to live?
Housing Insecurity
Which vitamins are fat-soluble?
Clue: there are 4
Vitamins A,D, E, and K
Name all of MEDLIFE's sectors?
Club, Outreach, Logistics, Decal, Fundraising, Marketing
What is the biggest bone in your body?
The femur
What is public health?
A field of study that emphasizes prevention, prolonging life, and promoting health at a population level.
What UC Berkeley program provides emergency housing, food assistance, and financial support to students in crisis?
Basic Needs Center
What does Vitamin A deficiency cause?
Night blindess
What year was MEDLIFE founded?
2004
How long does a standard MRI take? (For the knee, wrist, etc)
What is the World Health Organization?
WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable populations
What is a historical practice, now illegal, denied home loans to certain neighborhoods and contributes to modern housing inequities?
Redlining
What is the recommended amount of sodium one should consume daily?
2300mg per day
Estimate how many Medlife chapters there are globally?
300+
What is hepatitis?
Inflammation of the liver
What is structural violence?
This framework argues that health outcomes are shaped by power, history, and political economy rather than individual behavior.
Spending more than what percentage of income on housing is considered “cost-burdened”?
30%
Which hormone promotes glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis?
Insulin
What does the MEDLIFE acronym stand for?
Medicine, Education, and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere
What is cholecystectomy?
Surgical removal of the gallbladder
What is global health governance?
This term describes coordinated efforts between countries to address health threats through the use of formal and informal institutions, rules, and processes by states, intergovernmental organizations, and non-state actors
What is the U.S. federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income families, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities to help reduce housing insecurity?
Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)) program
Which molecule transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria?
Carnitine