Sci Symp Medical & Health Science

What part of the brain controls vital functions like breathing and heartbeat?

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

• Hippocampus

• Thalamus

What is the term for the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?

• Metabolism

• Homeostasis

• Reflex

• Equilibrium

Which disease is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus?

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

• AIDS

• Hepatitis

What molecule carries oxygen in red blood cells?

• Myosin

• Insulin

• Hemoglobin

• Glucagon

Which part of the cell is responsible for producing energy?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

Which field studies how genes affect our health?

• Immunology

• Genetics

• Virology

• Pharmacogenomics

Which hormone regulates blood sugar levels?

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Thyroxine

Which vitamin is primarily produced when skin is exposed to sunlight?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What system defends the body from infections?

• Digestive

• Endocrine

• Immune

• Circulatory

Which medical imaging technique uses magnetic fields?

• CT Scan

• MRI

• X-Ray

• Ultrasound