Medical Terminology
The suffix “-itis” means what?
Inflammation
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What is the normal body temperature in Celsius?
About 37°C
Streptococcus pyogenes
What is the #1 cause of death in the United States?
Heart disease
“Cyanosis” indicates what underlying issue?
Lack of oxygen in the blood/tissues (bluish discoloration)
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
Which pancreatic cells are responsible for insulin production?
Beta cells
What type of pathogen is Candida albicans?
Fungus (yeast)
In drowning, death is typically due to what physiological event?
Asphyxia
Define “hepatosplenomegaly.”
Enlargement of both the liver and spleen
Which structure separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity?
Diaphragm
Which hormone is secreted by the adrenal medulla during “fight or flight”?
Epinephrine (adrenaline)
Which protozoan parasite is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes?
Plasmodium (malaria)
Which organ is most commonly lacerated in blunt abdominal trauma?
Spleen
What does the suffix “-rrhagia” mean?
Excessive flow (e.g., hemorrhagia = bleeding)
What is the only bone in the body not connected to another bone?
Hyoid bone
During hypoventilation, what acid-base disturbance occurs?
Respiratory acidosis
Which virus is associated with Burkitt lymphoma?
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
What is the most common immediate cause of death in myocardial infarction?
Ventricular arrhythmia (e.g., ventricular fibrillation)
What does “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis” refer to?
A lung disease caused by inhaling fine silica particles
This bone, located deep in the skull, contains the sella turcica, which houses the pituitary gland.
Sphenoid bone
In the kidney, where is the majority of sodium reabsorbed?
Proximal convoluted tubule
This spiral-shaped bacterium is the most common cause of peptic ulcers and is linked to gastric cancer.
Helicobacter pylori
A fracture of this small U-shaped bone in the neck is considered highly suspicious for manual strangulation, especially in adults.
The hyoid bone