Women's Health
This monthly process is a natural part of a woman's reproductive cycle and involves the shedding of the uterine lining. What is it?
What is menstruation?
What does the term "cardiology" refer to?
What is the study and treatment of the heart?
She played the character Dr. Meredith Grey on the popular TV series "Grey's Anatomy."
Who is Ellen Pompeo?
What is the term for the deliberate effort to prevent or reduce the occurrence of diseases in a population through measures such as vaccinations and health education?
What is disease prevention?
This medical specialty focuses on the health and well-being of children.
What is Pediatrics?
During pregnancy, what is the name of the cord that connects the developing baby to the placenta?
What is the umbilical cord?
Define the term "pneumonia."
What is an inflammation of the lungs often caused by infection?
This famous first lady advocated for children's health and was a driving force behind the development of the polio vaccine.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
The abbreviation "CDC" stands for what federal agency that plays a crucial role in public health, especially during disease outbreaks?
What is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?
Specializing in skin conditions, this medical field addresses issues ranging from acne to skin cancer.
What is Dermatology?
Which essential nutrient, commonly found in dairy products, is crucial for maintaining strong bones in women?
What is calcium?
Identify the medical term for the "study of tissues."
What is histology?
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and is celebrated for her work on radioactivity.
Who is Marie Curie?
What health concept focuses on the overall well-being of an individual, encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects?
What is holistic health?
Combining two specialties, this field deals with blood disorders and cancers, making it essential in the fight against diseases like leukemia and lymphoma.
What is hematology/oncology?
This condition occurs when a woman's ovaries produce more male hormones than normal, leading to irregular periods and acne. What is it?
What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
Provide the medical term for the "voice box."
What is the larynx?
This Nobel Peace Prize winner was a Catholic missionary and physician, dedicated to helping the sick and poor.
Who is Mother Teresa?
Public health efforts often address social determinants of health. Name one social determinant of health and explain how it can impact an individual's well-being.
Examples include income, education, employment, social support, or neighborhood environment. Students should provide an explanation of how the chosen determinant can affect health.
If you're having issues with digestion, absorption, or liver problems, you might consult a physician in this medical specialty.
What is Gastroenterology?
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the uterus, a procedure sometimes performed to treat certain gynecological conditions?
What is a hysterectomy?
Provide the medical term for "inflammation of the appendix."
What is appendicitis?
In 1849, she became the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States.
Who is Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell?
Immunizations play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. What term is commonly used to describe the concept where a sufficient proportion of a population is immune to a disease, providing indirect protection to those who are not immune?
What is herd immunity?
Focusing on the kidneys and related conditions, this medical specialty is crucial for maintaining proper fluid and electrolyte balance in the body.
What is Nephrology?