SWMM Facts
Who is the President of SWMM?
a. Mistura Yinusa
b. Hannah Varickappallil
c. Aaralyn Christie
d. Nabeeha Ahmed
a. Mistura Yinusa ✅
Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
A) Scapula
B) Clavicle
C) Sternum
D) Humerus
B) Clavicle ✅
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
A) Fight infections
B) Transport oxygen
C) Produce hormones
D) Store energy
B) Transport oxygen ✅
What is the common name for acetaminophen?
A) Aspirin
B) Tylenol
C) Ibuprofen
D) Aleve
B) Tylenol ✅
What does "MD" stand for after a doctor’s name?
A) Medical Doctor
B) Master of Diagnosis
C) Medicine Director
D) Major Doctor
A) Medical Doctor ✅
What's one of our newer semesterly events?
a. Sundresses & SWMM
b. SWMM-ing in the Dough
c. Caffeinate & Concentrate
d. Self-Care Saturday
c. Caffeinate & Concentrate ✅
What is the largest organ in the human body?
A) Liver
B) Brain
C) Skin
D) Heart
C) Skin ✅
Which organ produces insulin?
A) Liver
B) Pancreas
C) Kidney
D) Spleen
B) Pancreas ✅
Which type of medication is used to reduce pain?
A) Antibiotic
B) Analgesic
C) Antihistamine
D) Antacid
B) Analgesic ✅
Which vital sign is measured using a sphygmomanometer?
A) Heart rate
B) Blood pressure
C) Oxygen saturation
D) Temperature
B) Blood pressure ✅
Who is the SWMM Vice-President?
a. Hannah Varickappallil
b. Nabeeha Ahmed
c. Meghan Dsouza
d. Myriam Mousa
d. Nabeeha Ahmed ✅
How many cervical vertebrae are in the human spine?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 12
D) 8
B) 7 ✅
What type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens under tension?
A) Isometric
B) Concentric
C) Eccentric
D) Isokinetic
C) Eccentric ✅
Which route of drug administration involves swallowing a pill?
A) Intravenous
B) Subcutaneous
C) Oral
D) Topical
C) Oral ✅
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
A) A+
B) O-
C) AB+
D) B-
B) O- ✅
How many officers does SWMM have currently?
a. 5
b. 7
c. 9
d. 11
b. 7 ✅
Which structure separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
A) Rib cage
B) Diaphragm
C) Pleura
D) Peritoneum
B) Diaphragm ✅
Which part of the nephron is responsible for filtering blood?
A) Loop of Henle
B) Distal tubule
C) Collecting duct
D) Glomerulus
D) Glomerulus ✅
Which over-the-counter drug is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?
A) Acetaminophen
B) Ibuprofen
C) Diphenhydramine
D) Omeprazole
B) Ibuprofen ✅
Which medical imaging technique uses X-rays to create detailed body images?
A) MRI
B) CT scan
C) Ultrasound
D) PET scan
B) CT scan ✅
Who was the "founder" of SWMM?
a. Mistura Yinusa
b. Laybah Iqbal
c. Danita Matthews
d. Davyani Srivastava
d. Davyani Srivastava ✅
Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?
A) Olfactory nerve (I)
B) Optic nerve (II)
C) Oculomotor nerve (III)
D) Trochlear nerve (IV)
B) Optic nerve (II) ✅
What neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction to stimulate muscle contraction?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Norepinephrine
C) Acetylcholine ✅
Which class of drugs lowers blood pressure by blocking beta receptors?
A) ACE inhibitors
B) Beta-blockers
C) Diuretics
D) Calcium channel blockers
B) Beta-blockers ✅
Which part of the body contains the smallest bones?
A) Hands
B) Feet
C) Ears
D) Nose
C) Ears ✅