#1
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationHigh pressure in the arteries
#2
Which of the following is a symptom of diabetes?
Excessive thirst
ExplanationIncreased thirst due to high blood sugar levels
#3
What is the medical term for the inflammation of the appendix?
Appendicitis
ExplanationInflammation of the appendix
#4
What is the main function of the kidneys in the human body?
Filtering waste from the blood
ExplanationRemoving waste and excess fluids from the bloodstream
#5
What is the medical term for the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time?
Osteoporosis
ExplanationDecrease in bone mass and density
#6
What is the medical term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
ExplanationInflammation of the liver tissue
#7
What is the purpose of a defibrillator?
To treat irregular heartbeats
ExplanationRestoring normal heart rhythm
#8
Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body's internal structures?
MRI
ExplanationMagnetic Resonance Imaging
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden craving for sweets
ExplanationCraving for sweets is not a typical symptom
#10
Which of the following is a treatment for asthma?
Steroids
ExplanationReducing inflammation in the airways
#11
Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy?
Hair loss
ExplanationLoss of hair due to treatment
#12
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
ExplanationDeath of heart muscle tissue due to lack of blood supply
#13
What does LASIK eye surgery correct?
Nearsightedness
ExplanationImproving vision for nearby objects
#14
What is the medical term for a sudden and severe headache often described as the 'worst headache of your life'?
Thunderclap headache
ExplanationIntense headache with sudden onset