#1
What does the term 'hypertension' refer to?
Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Irregular heart rate
Elevated cholesterol levels
#2
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the lymphatic system?
Transporting white blood cells
Filtering harmful substances from the blood
Absorbing excess fluid from tissues
Producing insulin
#3
What does the term 'cardiovascular' refer to?
Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
Pertaining to the lungs
Pertaining to the brain
Pertaining to the digestive system
#4
Which of the following is an example of a respiratory disease?
Arthritis
Diabetes
Asthma
Hypertension
#5
What is the medical term for 'high blood pressure'?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#6
What is the medical term for inflammation of the appendix?
Appendicitis
Gastritis
Colitis
Hepatitis
#7
Which of the following is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the body?
MRI
CT scan
Ultrasound
PET scan
#8
What does 'hyperglycemia' mean?
Low blood sugar level
High blood sugar level
Normal blood sugar level
Absence of blood sugar
#9
Which of the following medical terms refers to inflammation of the liver?
Gastroenteritis
Hepatitis
Osteoporosis
Pneumonia
#10
Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
Liver
Pancreas
Kidneys
Spleen
#11
What does the term 'iatrogenic' mean in the context of medicine?
Genetic disorder
Disease caused by medical treatment
Congenital anomaly
Viral infection
#12
What is the purpose of an ECG (electrocardiogram)?
To measure blood pressure
To assess lung function
To monitor brain activity
To record the electrical activity of the heart
#13
Which of the following is a function of the lymphatic system?
Transportation of oxygen
Production of insulin
Filtration of blood
Immune response
#14
What does the acronym 'MRI' stand for in the medical field?
Magnetic Radiation Imaging
Microscopic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Resonance Investigation
#15
What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?
Pumping blood to the lungs
Producing mucus
Exchange of gases
Regulating airflow