Statistics for Medicine and Anatomy by Letter - I

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  • The average score is 15 of 20

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HintAnswer% Correct
Coloured part of the eye that controls the size of the pupilIris
99%
A long, tubular organ separated in small and large parts, this is where most nutrients are absorbedIntestine
95%
A sleep disorder, in which people have trouble falling asleepInsomnia
94%
Hormone that stimulates the uptake of glucose by cells, a deficiency causes diabetesInsulin
94%
Commonly known as the flu, this is a disease caused by viruses such as H1N1 and H5N1Influenza
92%
Important metallic element that is used by the body to bind oxygen in red blood cellsIron
90%
Any disease caused by micro-organisms as bacteria, viruses or fungi who enter the bodyInfection
89%
Bodily system that protects against any foreign invaders, includes the white blood cells{Immune} system
88%
The frontmost teeth, of which humans have eightIncisor
84%
Specialty that deals with critically ill patients, who need life support and close monitoringIntensive Care
79%
A commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, used to treat pain, fever and inflammationIbuprofen
77%
Common symptom: can be caused by conditions such as allergy, eczema, or insect bitesItch
71%
Another term for a heart attack, where arterial blockage has caused death of muscle cellsMyocardial {infarction}
71%
This is a state of redness, swelling, pain and heat, caused when the above is activatedInflammation
69%
The thyroid gland needs this element to produce its hormonesIodine
65%
The final section of the 'small' part of the above, between jejunum and caecumIleum
54%
The left and right continuations of the abdominal aorta, that carry blood for the leg and pelvic regionCommon {iliac} artery
50%
This bone is fused with the ilium and pubis to form the pelvisIschium
35%
Less severe than the total blockage above, a term for a shortage in oxygen and nutrients due to restriction of blood flowIschemia
34%
Also known as school sores, this is an infection of the skin, usually around the mouthImpetigo
23%

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