Medical Terminology and Health-related Vocabulary Quiz

Elevated pressure in the arteries.

The lymphatic system primarily aids in immunity and fluid balance, not insulin production.

Relating to the heart and circulatory system.

Chronic condition causing airway inflammation and constriction.

Persistent elevation of arterial pressure.

Inflammation of the appendix, often requiring surgical removal.

CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of internal structures.

Elevated glucose levels in the bloodstream.

Inflammation of the liver, often due to infection or toxins.

Produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

Medical treatment inadvertently causing illness or injury.

Measures electrical impulses to assess heart function.

Clears toxins and aids in immune defense.

Non-invasive imaging technique using magnetic fields.

Where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged in the lungs.