Anatomy & Physiology
These blood vessels carry blood toward the heart.
What are veins?
This professional fills prescriptions written by physicians.
What is a pharmacist?
“Hemo-” refers to this substance in the body.
What is blood?
A chronic condition causing wheezing and airway inflammation.
What is asthma?
This body system consists of bones and joints and provides structure and support.
What is the skeletal system?
This organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell.”
What is the mitochondrion?
This specialist examines and diagnoses problems related to the eyes.
What is an optometrist?
The suffix “-logy” means this.
What is the study of?
Thyroid disorder caused by too much hormone.
What is hyperthyroidism?
This system is the body’s defense against pathogens.
What is the immune system?
This muscle is the primary muscle used for breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
This hospital professional performs laboratory tests on blood samples.
What is a medical laboratory technologist?
“Dermat-” refers to this body part.
What is skin?
Neurological disease with tremors and loss of dopamine.
What is Parkinson’s disease?
This system breaks down food into nutrients the body can use.
What is the digestive system?
This system includes your skin, hair, and nails.
What is the integumentary system?
This doctor specializes in the heart and circulatory system.
What is a cardiologist?
“Bradycardia” means this.
What is a slow heart rate?
Autoimmune attack on myelin in the CNS.
What is multiple sclerosis?
This system filters waste from blood and produces urine.
What is the urinary system?
This part of the neuron receives incoming signals.
What are dendrites?
This healthcare role uses CT, MRI, and X-ray machines to produce medical images.
What is a radiologic technologist (radiographer)?
“Hepatomegaly” translates to this medical meaning.
What is an enlarged liver?
Genetic disorder where RBCs become rigid and crescent-shaped.
What is sickle cell disease?
This system is responsible for producing hormones.
What is the endocrine system?