Medical and Health Terms Quiz

Study Notes

Medical and Health Terms

Otologist: Specialist focused on ear-related conditions.
Ophthalmologists: Medical professionals who diagnose and treat eye issues.
Safest ear cleaning method: Use a washcloth over the finger to avoid injury.
Ossicles: Small bones in the ear that play a role in hearing.
Diabetes Type 1: Condition where the pancreas fails to produce insulin.
Diabetes Type 2: Condition characterized by reduced insulin production.
Tinea flava: Fungal infection affecting the skin.
Presbyopia: Age-related vision condition leading to difficulty focusing.
Astigmatism: Vision impairment resulting in distorted or blurry sight.
Leukemia: A form of cancer that affects blood cells.
Hepatitis: Inflammation of the liver, often due to viral infection.
Developmental disabilities: Conditions such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome that impact growth and learning.

Stress and Counseling

Stress: Physical response characterized by pounding heart and sweaty palms.
Eustress: Positive form of stress that can enhance performance.
Refusal skills: Techniques developed through student role-playing to resist negative peer pressure.
Counseling: Importance of consulting experienced counselors for student drug issues.

Nutrition and Dietary Information

Dietary fiber example: One cup of lentils (patani) is rich in fiber.
Oral rehydration solution: Recommended treatment for children experiencing diarrhea.

Art and Culture

Mosaic: Art form utilizing small colored stones; Gino Severini is noted as a pioneer in modern mosaics.
Bandurria: Instrument responsible for playing melody in the Rondalla Ensemble.
Laud and octavina: Stringed instruments with a total of 14 strings.
Guitar: A common instrument featuring 6 strings.
Monophonic: Refers to music consisting of a single melodic line without accompaniment.

Music and Performance

Dynamics: Element of music referring to variations in loudness or softness.
Tempo: Represents the speed at which music is played.
Ronda: A musical form intended to serenade.

Notable Figures in Philippine Arts

Antonio Velasquez: Recognized as the father of Philippine Comics, particularly for the character Kenkoy.
Francisco Coching: Esteemed illustrator known as the "dean" of Filipino illustrators.
Leonor Goquingco: Called the "Mother of Philippine Theater Dance."
Lucrecia Kasilag: Folk music advocate and founder of the Bayanihan Folk Arts Center.
Francesca Reyes-Aquino: Noted as the mother of Folk Dance in the Philippines.
Alice Reyes: Founder of Ballet Philippines.
Ramon Valera: Influential in Philippine fashion design.
Salvador Bernal: Recognized as the father of theater design in the Philippines.
Eduardo Masferre: Noted photographer known for documenting the Ifugao people.

Miscellaneous

Carotid aorta: Vital blood vessel supplying nutrients to the brain.
Hamstring function: Muscle group aiding knee and hip extension.
T'nalak: Traditional woven textile by the T'boli people.
Inabel: Handwoven fabric from the Ilocano region.
Lufid: Traditional material used by the Ifugao.
Taqiya: A cup used by Muslims, often for ceremonial purposes.
Leap: Movement involving jumping from one foot and landing on the other.
Dawn shark attacks: Statistically more likely to occur during dawn, emphasizing caution during those times.
Soccer ball significance: The first ball utilized in the game of basketball.

Description

Test your knowledge on various medical and health terms, including conditions related to the ear, eyes, diabetes, and more. This quiz covers definitions and explanations of specialist roles and common medical issues. Challenge yourself to see how well you understand these important concepts!