#1
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationAbnormally high blood pressure in the arteries.
#2
Which of the following is a condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of body fat?
Obesity
ExplanationExcessive accumulation of body fat that may impair health.
#3
What does the term 'myalgia' refer to?
Muscle pain
ExplanationPain or tenderness in muscles.
#4
What is the medical term for the inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
ExplanationInflammation of the liver, often caused by viral infection or alcohol.
#5
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
ExplanationBlockage of blood flow to the heart muscle leading to tissue damage or death.
#6
What is the medical term for a stroke?
Cerebrovascular accident
ExplanationSudden interruption in the blood supply to the brain.
#7
What does the term 'pneumonia' refer to?
Inflammation of the lungs
ExplanationInfection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.
#8
Which of the following is a common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Heartburn
ExplanationBurning sensation in the chest, often after eating, due to stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of asthma?
Fever
ExplanationFever is not typically associated with asthma; instead, it's characterized by wheezing, coughing, and breathlessness.
#10
What is the medical term for an overactive thyroid gland?
Hyperthyroidism
ExplanationExcessive production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.