Pathophysiology
PA History
Anatomy
Endocrinology
Superheros
100

This condition results from the formation autoantibodies causing inflammation and destruction of the thyroid gland.  



What is Hashimoto Thyroiditis? 



100

In what year was the first Physician Assistant program established in the United States?



What is 1965?



100

This nerve provides sensory innervation of the face and motor control of mastication.



What is the trigeminal nerve (CN V)? 



100

This is the amount of calorie change needed to cause a 1 pound change in body fat.  



What is 3,500 calories? 



100

In the Marvel Universe, this character was once a brilliant scientist named Dr. Bruce Banner.



Who is the Hulk?



200

This condition is the result of a mutation or sensitivity of the vasopressin receptor gene, causing the loss of kidney’s ability to respond to ADH.



What is Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus? 



200

This former Navy corpsman is often credited as the pioneer of the Physician Assistant profession and helped establish the first PA program at Duke University.



Who is Eugene Stead?



200

This artery serves as the main vascular supply to the face.



What is the External Carotid Artery?



200

What temperature is considered hyperpyrexia?



What is >106℉ or > 41℃?



200

This antihero, formerly known as Wade Wilson, is famous for breaking the fourth wall and has a healing factor.



Who is Deadpool?



300

A benign tumor of the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla resulting in excessive epinephrine or norepinephrine.



What is a Pheochromocytoma?



300

This day is known as National PA Day.



What is October 6th? 



300

This nerve provides sensation to the anterior portion of the tongue.



What is the facial nerve (CN VII)? 



300

A type of morning hyperglycemia that is an indication for the decrease in evening dose of the long acting insulin.



What is the somogyi effect?



300

This superhero was frozen in ice during World War II and later revived to join the Avengers.



Who is Captain America?



400

This is a autosomal dominant disease of type 1 collagen that leads to increased fracture risk, connective tissue fragility, and blue sclera.  



What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta? 



400

Which group of trained medical personnel, primarily from military backgrounds, inspired the creation of the Physician Assistant profession?



Who are military medics?



400

This dural infolding separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres.



What is the Falx cerebri? 



400

This drug used to treat osteoporosis, when oral forms are not effective, can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw.



What is Zoledronate?



400

This superhero is known for his signature catchphrase, "It's clobberin' time!" and is a member of the Fantastic Four.



Who is The Thing?



500

This condition is caused by a genetic mutation in the IL-2 receptor or RAG1/2 gene, resulting in defective cytokine signaling, impairing T cell maturation and B cell development. 



What is Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease (SCID)? 



500

This university is known for having the first Physician Assistant program in California, established in 1970.



What is Charles R. Drew University? 



500

The left recurrent laryngeal nerve loops around this anatomical structure as it ascends toward the larynx. 



What is the arch of the aorta?



500

This genotype belongs to a male syndrome causing breast development, wide hips, long arm span?



What is XXY?



500

This antihero, who once served as a member of the Avengers, is known for his dark powers and connection to the supernatural as the Sorceress of Darkness.



Who is The Scarlet Witch?