Medical Questions

Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Lungs

• Pancreas

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

• Myocardial infarction

• Cerebrovascular accident

• Arrhythmia

• Atherosclerosis

Which of the following is a viral infection that causes a red rash and high fever?

• Measles

• Mumps

• Rubella

• Chickenpox

What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?

• Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)

• Beats per minute (BPM)

• Pascals (Pa)

• Inches of water (inH2O)

Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin when exposed to sunlight?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Liver

• Brain

• Skin

• Heart

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland?

• Lupus

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Hashimoto's disease

• Multiple sclerosis

What is the medical term for the voice box?

• Larynx

• Pharynx

• Trachea

• Esophagus

What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?

• 160-180 beats per minute

• 90-110 beats per minute

• 120-140 beats per minute

• 60-80 beats per minute

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which medication is commonly used to treat high blood pressure?

• Insulin

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen

• Lisinopril