MedLife Movement in General
What does MEDLIFE stand for?
Medicine Education and Development for Low-Income Families Everywhere
What is the name of the process by which genetic information from DNA is copied into RNA?
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This vitamin, found in citrus fruits, helps prevent scurvy and is important for the immune system.
What is Vitamin C?
Where is Western’s MEDLIFE chapter going this year for the SLT?
What is Guatemala?
How many active MEDLIFE chapters are there?
131
True or False: MEDLIFE only focuses on medicine and development
False. MEDLIFE only focuses on medicine, development AND education to address the root causes of poverty and health disparities
What is the law of physics that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another?
Law of conservation of energy
This condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce enough insulin or use it effectively.
What is diabetes?
When is Western’s Chapter going on their SLT?
May 10-May 18
In 2022, MEDLIFE completes 39 projects that served ______ individuals
2250 individuals
True or False: MEDLIFE aids in Latin America
False. MEDLIFE aids in Latin America AND Africa
What hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels in the body?
Insulin
This type of doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the digestive system.
What is a gastroenterologist?
What is the main language in the country that this year’s SLT is taking place in?
Spanish
How many meals will a $50 donation provide to families in need?
34
When was MEDLIFE founded?
2004
What is the SI unit of measurement for force?
Newton (N)
This type of study focuses on the distribution and determinants of health-related events in populations.
What is epidemiology?
What are the main colors are on this year’s SLT destination’s flag?
Blue and White
How many total donors did MEDLIFE receive in 2022?
7000+
(7110)
What was the most popular destination that MEDLIFE volunteers went to in 2023?
Riobamba, Ecuador with 433 volunteers
What is the outermost layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
This device is commonly used to measure blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
What countries border this years SLT destination?
What is Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Belize?
How much did MEDLIFE fundraise in total in 2022?
$413 479