Neurological Disorders
A childhood neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive movements or sounds.
Tourette syndrome
Name the hormone, produced by the pancreas, that lowers blood glucose levels.
insulin
This federal law protects the privacy of medical records.
HIPAA
What year was UCLA founded?
1919
Bats & dolphins use this biological sonar system to navigate & locate prey in the dark.
Echolocation
This disorder involves repeated seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Epilepsy
Name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen enters the blood.
alveoli
Name the organization that tracks disease outbreaks & issues public health guidelines in the U.S.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)
"Birthplace of the internet" is a room in this building.
Boelter Hall
Name a board game that was originally called "The Landlord's Game."
Monopoly
When blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly blocked or interrupted, the result is this medical emergency.
a stroke
Name the life-saving procedure that restores heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock.
defibrillation
Name the 2010 law that expanded health insurance coverage & is often called "Obamacare."
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Harvard's school crest can be spotted on this UCLA building.
Kerkhoff Hall
Mount Everest is located on the border of these two countries.
Nepal & China
A disease that leads to tremors, slow movement, and stiffness due to loss of dopamine neurons.
Parkinson's disease
This imaging test uses strong magnets & radio waves to create detailed images of soft tissues.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
This practice involves individuals or interest groups attempting to influence lawmakers to support or oppose specific legislation.
lobbying
Full name for the UCLA sculpture garden.
Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden
Name the world's largest living rodent, which can sometimes weigh over 140 pounds.
capybara
Autoimmune disease that attacks the myelin in the central nervous system, leading to fatigue & vision problems.
Multiple sclerosis
Name the medical term for "heart attack".
myocardial infarction (MI)
This type of analysis compares multiple policy options to determine which achieves goals at the lowest cost.
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA)
UCLA's total financial budget for 2024.
$12.8 billion
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