Immunology
What is the scientific name for the common cold virus?
Rhinovirus
Removal of the intervening, non-coding sequences of genes (Introns) and joining of the protein-coding sequences (Exons) together in order to enable translation of mRNA into a protein.
What is the deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin C?
Scurvy
What imaging technique uses high-frequency sound waves to create internal organ images?
Ultrasound
What is the term for an abnormal mass of tissue?
Tumor
What is the viral disease that can cause upper respiratory problems in children?
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
What cellular structures contain digestive enzymes?
Lysosomes
What is the leading cause of blindness globally?
Cataract
What imaging technique uses electromagnetic waves and light to visualize bones and some soft tissues?
X-Ray
Term used to describe bluish/grayish discoloration of the skin, nails, and lips.
Cyanosis
What is a protozoan parasite that can cause malaria?
Plasmodium
Muscle cells in oxygen deprivation convert pyruvate into what?
What is the leading sexually transmitted disease in the US?
Chlamydia
What imaging technique uses a magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed organ images?
MRI
What is the abbreviation for "as needed"?
PRN
(Bonus 100: What does PRN stand for?)
What causes "Mad Cow Disease"
Prion
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
Prophase I
What is the leading cause of death worldwide?
Ischemic Heart Disease
What imaging technique uses radioactive tracers to assess organ function and blood flow?
PET
(Bonus 100: What does PET stand for?)
What does "menarche" refer to?
Onset of menses
What nematode causes Elephantiasis?
Wuchereria bancrofti (Filarial worm)
What is aneuploidy?
Bonus 100: What is an example of it?
The condition of having an abnormal number of chromosomes
Ex: Turner Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, Jacob Syndrome, Down Syndrome.
What is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the US?
Lung Cancer
What imaging technique uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to help diagnose tumors, investigate internal bleeding, or check for internal images or damage?
CT scan
(Bonus 100: What does CT stand for?)
What is the medical word for "fever"?
Pyrexia