Common Medical Conditions and Terminology Quiz

Resulting from increased glucose levels in the blood, kidneys work harder to filter and absorb excess sugar, leading to increased urination.

Common condition causing pain and inflammation in the joints, leading to stiffness and decreased range of motion.

Brief loss of consciousness caused by inadequate blood flow to the brain, often resulting in a sudden collapse.

Final segment of the digestive tract where water and electrolytes are absorbed from undigested food, forming solid waste (feces).

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, typically caused by viral or bacterial infection, resulting in coughing and shortness of breath.

Condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high, potentially leading to serious health complications.

Chronic liver damage characterized by scarring, often caused by long-term liver disease or excessive alcohol consumption.

Secreted by the pancreas, insulin helps regulate glucose levels in the blood by facilitating the uptake of glucose by cells.

Highly contagious viral infection characterized by itchy red blisters, typically affecting children.

Raised, red, itchy welts on the skin, typically caused by the release of histamine in response to an allergen.

Occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked, leading to damage or death of heart tissue.

Subjective sensation of uncomfortable breathing, often associated with conditions affecting the lungs or heart.

Emergency procedure performed to manually maintain blood circulation and provide oxygen to the brain during cardiac arrest.

Critical for the synthesis of clotting factors in the blood and for maintaining bone density and strength.

Neurological disorder causing rhythmic shaking, typically affecting the hands, head, or voice.