Parts of the Brain
The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher-order functions such as thought, memory, language and emotion.
What is the Cerebrum?
This device measures the body’s temperature.
What is a Thermometer?
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart and the entire cardiovascular system.
What is Cardiology?
Healthcare professional specializing in the science and practice of dispensing medication, provide medical counseling, promoting patient health, etc.
What is a Pharmacist?
Comprehensive exam covering biology, chemistry, physics and critical analysis and reasoning.
What is the MCAT?
Located in the back of the brain, it controls balance, coordination and fine motor skills.
What is the Cerebellum?
This device listens to heart, lung and bowel sounds.
What is a Stethoscope?
The study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
What is Oncology?
Qualified medical professional specializing in animal health, diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries and preventing their spread to humans.
What is a Veterinarian?
The former standardized test used to assess applicants for admissions to pharmacy school.
What is the PCAT?
Controls body temperature, hunger and thirst.
What is the Hypothalamus?
Medical device used to measure the force of blood against the walls of the arteries.
What is a Blood Pressure Monitor?
Focuses on the management of pain and unconsciousness during surgery, medical procedures and other painful conditions.
What is Anesthesiology?
Healthcare professional specializing in evaluating, diagnosing and treating movement disorders and physical impairments.
What is a Physical Therapist?
Exam used to assess a candidate’s academic preparation for a Physician Assistant program.
What is the PA-CAT?
Plays a crucial role in memory function.
What is the Hippocampus?
This device examines the ears.
What is an Otoscope?
The branch of medicine that provides medical care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
What is Pediatrics?
Licensed healthcare professional who provides direct patient care under the supervision of a physician, performing many of the same duties as a doctor, including diagnosing illnesses, developing treatment plans, etc.
What is a Physician Assistant?
Standardized test required by many graduate and professional schools for admissions, measuring verbal, quantitative and analytical writing skills.
What is the GRE?
One of the brain’s four major lobes. It is located behind the ears and is responsible for processing auditory information, memory formation, language comprehension and visual recognition of objects and faces.
What is the Temporal Lobe?
This device examines the eyes.
What is the Ophthalmoscope?
The diagnosis, treatment and study of disorders of the nervous systems.
What is Neurology?
Licensed healthcare professional who diagnoses, prevents, and treats conditions of the teeth, gums, jaw, and mouth.
What is a Dentist?
This test assesses non-academic competencies like communication, empathy, ethics, collaboration, problem solving, resilience, self-awareness and professionalism.
What is the CASPer?