Biology 101
Plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen in this process
Photosynthesis
A chronic condition in which the airways narrow and swell, causing wheezing and shortness of breath
Asthma
This shot is given to help your body fight off viruses like measles or flu
Vaccine
Like Albert Einstein or Enrico Fermi, this two-time Nobel Prize winner has her own element named after her.
This imaging scan uses X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional pictures of the body (CT)
Computed Tomography
Charles Darwin proposed that species change over time through natural selection, a process called this
Evolution
This condition occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, speeding up metabolism
Hyperthyroidism
A doctor uses this procedure to create images of internal organs using sound waves, often during pregnancy
Ultrasound
He ordered the mandatory inoculation of the Continental Army against smallpox during the Revolutionary War
George Washington
This imaging technique uses magnets instead of radiation to produce detailed images of soft tissues (MRI)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This part of the brain is responsible for balance, coordination, and fine motor control
Cerebellum
This common condition causes ringing or buzzing in the ears
Tinnitus
This life-saving procedure involves placing a tube into the airway to assist breathing, often during surgery or in critical care
Intubation
He developed the fist successful polio vaccine.
Jonas Salk
This mental health condition can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event (PTSD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Water moves from an area of high concentration to low concentration through a semipermeable membrane in this process
Osmosis
A condition in which the blood has too few red blood cells or too little hemoglobin, leading to fatigue
Anemia
Patients with kidney failure often undergo this procedure to filter their blood artificially
Dialysis
Known as the father of modern genetics, he used pea plants to discover the basic principles of heredity.
Gregor Mendel
This common hospital test measures the electrical activity of the heart using electrodes placed on the chest (EKG).
Electrocardiogram
The body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes is called this
Homeostasis
This type of arthritis is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, often affecting the big toe
Gout
A needle is inserted into the lower spine to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing
Spinal Tap or Lumbar Puncture
He established a code of ethics for doctors, who take his "oath" in their medical school graduation ceremony.
Hippocrates
This is the medical term for a heart attack (MI)
Myocardial Infarction