Anatomy and medicine by letter- P - Statistics

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Hint Answer % Correct
An organ that produces enzymes to help digest food, as well as making the hormone, insulin to help control blood sugar levels. Pancreas
85%
A doctor specialising in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders. Psychiatrist
84%
An antibiotic, people are commonly allergic to. Penicillin
82%
Bone commonly known as the kneecap. Patella
81%
An infection of the lungs often caused by bacteria or a virus, causing inflammation and a buildup of fluid in the lungs, making it harder to breathe. Pneumonia
81%
Area of the body below the abdomen, containing the hip bones, bladder, and rectum. Pelvis
79%
The loss of muscle function in part of your body. Paralysis
75%
A small, pea-sized gland at the base of the brain. It produces and releases hormones that play an important role in bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Pituitary
74%
An irrational and persistent feeling that people are out to get you, or that you are the subject of persistent, intrusive attention by others. It can be a symptom of psychosis. Paranoia
70%
Anatomical word for towards the back. For example: The spine is [blank] to the sternum. Posterior
69%
An unpleasant sensory or emotional experience, associated with potential or actual damaged tissue. Pain
63%
Arteries that carry deoxygenated blood away from your heart to your lungs. Pulmonary
63%
The liquid component of blood that makes up 55% of blood, and contains blood cells. Plasma
60%
An organ formed in the womb, connected to the foetus via an umbilical cord. Placenta
57%
Care for the terminally ill and their families. Aims to optimise quality of life, and provide end-of-life care. Palliative
55%
A degenerative brain condition that causes issues with movement, mental health, sleep, and other health issues. Parkinsons
55%
Lobe of the brain located near the back and top of the head. Important for processing somatosensory input. Parietal
53%
An over the counter medication, used to manage the above (the active ingredient in Panadol). Paracetamol
49%
Help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and help wounds heal. Platelet
49%
A medical device that provides electrical pulses to stimulate heart contractions. Pacemaker
46%
A physician qualified to treat disease and injuries through physical methods such as massage and exercise. Physiotherapist
33%
A lack of colour to the skin- commonly referred to as paleness. Pallor
28%
A speciality related to providing medical care to children and adolescence. Paediatrics
27%
A compound consisting of two or more amino acids connected by a chain Peptide
22%
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