Anatomy
What is the largest organ in the body?
The skin
Term for a doctor who specializes in treating cancer?
Oncologist
What is the medical term for a tumor that is not cancerous?
Benign
What is the term for the strand of DNA that is synthesized in fragments during replication?
Lagging Strand
What is the first thing you should do if someone is choking?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver
This muscle is responsible for the heart's pumping action.
Myocardium
Term for a doctor who specializes in treating feet?
Podiatrist
What is the medical term for the windpipe?
Trachea
What is the term for the process by which cells release substances into the extracellular space?
Exocytosis
What is the medical term for a severe allergic reaction? How is it combated?
Anaphylaxis, Epinephrine.
Pancreas
Term for a doctor who specializes in performing reconstructive surgery?
Plastic surgeon
What does the acronym CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis?
Crossing over
What is the medical term for a sudden loss of consciousness?
Vasovagal Syncope
What are the bones in the middle ear called?
Malleus, Incus, and Stapes
Term for a doctor who specializes in treating ears, nose, and throat?
Otolaryngologist
What is the medical term for a disease that is present from birth?
Congenital
What is the term for the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis?
Calvin Cycle
What is the first thing you should do if someone is experiencing a seizure?
Call 911
Turn the person to their side, lower the person to the ground to prevent injuries, clear area of furniture/objects, stay with the person.
This structure is responsible for carrying oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
Pulmonary artery
A doctor that often deals with conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and pituitary gland dysfunction.
Endocrinologist
This term refers to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the interstitial spaces, leading to swelling.
Edema
What is the term for the interaction between two species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited?
Commensalism
This type of burn is characterized by redness, pain, swelling, blistering, and sometimes a wet appearance. What is it?
2nd degree burn