#1
Which culture is credited with the invention of acupuncture?
Chinese
ExplanationTraditional Chinese medicine practice.
#2
What is the active ingredient in aspirin?
Salicylic acid
ExplanationAnalgesic and anti-inflammatory compound.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a primary taste sensation?
Spiciness
ExplanationPerceived sensation of heat rather than taste.
#4
What does the acronym 'MRI' stand for?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ExplanationMedical imaging technique.
#5
Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels?
Insulin
ExplanationCritical for glucose metabolism.
#6
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationElevated pressure in the arteries.
#7
Which disease is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus?
Mononucleosis
ExplanationInfectious disease causing fever, sore throat, and fatigue.
#8
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Fleming
ExplanationRevolutionized medicine with the first antibiotic.
#9
Which ancient civilization first practiced trepanation, a surgical procedure involving drilling a hole in the skull?
Mayan
ExplanationMayan civilization.
#10
Who is known as the father of modern anatomy?
Andreas Vesalius
ExplanationRevolutionized anatomical studies.
#11
Who developed the first successful polio vaccine?
Jonas Salk
ExplanationSaved millions from polio paralysis.
#12
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
ExplanationResponsible for phonation and protecting the airway.
#13
What is the primary cause of scurvy?
Vitamin C deficiency
ExplanationLack of vitamin C in the diet.
#14
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with pleasure and reward?
Dopamine
ExplanationRegulates emotions, pleasure, and motivation.
#15
Which of the following vitamins is fat-soluble?
Vitamin D
ExplanationAbsorbed through fats.
#16
Which of the following is NOT a type of skin cancer?
Adenocarcinoma
ExplanationCancer originating in glands, not skin.
#17
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating hunger and thirst?
Hypothalamus
ExplanationMaintains homeostasis.