#1
What does the term 'hypertension' refer to in medical jargon?
High blood pressure
ExplanationCondition of elevated blood pressure in the arteries.
#2
What is the medical term for the voice box?
Larynx
ExplanationOrgan containing the vocal cords, essential for speech.
#3
What does the term 'appendicitis' refer to?
Inflammation of the appendix
ExplanationCondition involving inflammation of the appendix.
#4
What is the medical term for the thigh bone?
Femur
ExplanationLongest and strongest bone in the human body.
#5
What does the term 'gastroenteritis' refer to?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines
ExplanationInflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
#6
Which of the following is a diagnostic imaging technique using sound waves?
Ultrasound
ExplanationImaging method utilizing high-frequency sound waves.
#7
What does the abbreviation 'ECG' stand for in the medical field?
Electrocardiogram
ExplanationTest recording the electrical activity of the heart.
#8
Which of the following is a condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the airways?
Asthma
ExplanationChronic respiratory condition causing airway inflammation.
#9
What does the abbreviation 'CBC' stand for in medical terminology?
Complete Blood Count
ExplanationBlood test measuring various components of blood.
#10
Which of the following is a surgical procedure to remove the gallbladder?
Cholecystectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the gallbladder.
#11
What is the function of the cerebellum?
Coordinating movement and balance
ExplanationBrain region involved in motor control and balance.
#12
Which of the following is a procedure to remove excess fluid from the pericardial sac surrounding the heart?
Pericardiocentesis
ExplanationSurgical drainage of fluid from the pericardium.
#13
Which of the following is a diagnostic test that evaluates the electrical activity of the brain?
EEG
ExplanationRecording of electrical activity in the brain.
#14
Which of the following is a diagnostic procedure involving the visualization of the colon?
Colonoscopy
ExplanationEndoscopic examination of the large intestine.
#15
Which of the following is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the thyroid gland?
Thyroidectomy
ExplanationSurgical removal of the thyroid gland.