Health and Medical Vocabulary Quiz

Challenge yourself with these questions on health and medical vocabulary. Test your knowledge on BMI, blood components, organs, and more!

#1

What does the acronym BMI stand for in the context of health?

Body Mass Index
Blood Mass Indicator
Body Measurement Index
Brain Mass Increase
#2

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body?

Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
#3

What is the medical term for the condition where the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues?

Allergy
Autoimmune Disease
Infection
Virus
#4

Which of the following is a chronic respiratory disease characterized by difficulty breathing and airflow obstruction?

Asthma
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Emphysema
#5

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the body's metabolism?

Insulin
Cortisol
Thyroxine
Adrenaline
#6

Which of the following is NOT a primary component of blood?

Plasma
Platelets
Antibodies
Fibrinogen
#7

What is the medical term for the voice box?

Thyroid
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchus
#8

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Cardiac Arrest
Myocardial Infarction
Angina Pectoris
Coronary Thrombosis
#9

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#10

Which of the following is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood?

White Blood Cells
Plasma
Red Blood Cells
Platelets
#11

What is the medical term for the outer layer of the skin?

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous Tissue
Hypodermis
#12

Which organ produces insulin in the human body?

Pancreas
Liver
Kidney
Spleen
#13

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the joints?

Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Myalgia
Bursitis
#14

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypercholesterolemia
#15

Which part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movements and maintaining balance?

Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Medulla Oblongata
Thalamus
#16

Which hormone is responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles?

Melatonin
Insulin
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
#17

What is the medical term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea
Apnea
Bradypnea
Tachypnea

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