| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
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| A group of tendons and muscles used to raise the arm from the side and rotate the shoulder. | rotator cuff | 95%
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| A temporary pause in breathing during sleep, lasting at least 10 seconds and associated with a fall in blood oxygen or arousal from sleep. | sleep apnea | 95%
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| Measurements that indicate how well the body is functioning, including pulse rate, respiration (breathing rate), temperature, and blood pressure. | vital signs | 95%
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| A colorless, disk-shaped cell in the blood that is necessary for clotting. | platelet | 93%
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| A prolonged reaction to a traumatic event, which can cause crippling anxiety and lead to other problems, such as sleep disturbances, depression, and substance abuse. | post-traumatic stress disorder | 93%
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| A female steroid hormone produced by the ovaries that prepares the uterine lining for pregnancy. | progesterone | 93%
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| A reaction that occurs when a person’s immune system recognizes a transplanted organ as a threatening substance and tries to rid the body of it. | rejection | 93%
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| A stretched or torn ligament. | sprain | 93%
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| Inflammation of the heart muscle. | myocarditis | 90%
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| A practice with its roots in Buddhism that encourages people to be more fully aware of the present moment. Often achieved through meditation. | mindfulness | 88%
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| High blood pressure that does not respond to drug therapy and lifestyle changes. | resistant hypertension | 88%
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| The innermost layer of the eye, which converts light energy to electrical energy and sends visual images to the brain via the optic nerve. | retina | 88%
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| A general feeling of illness that can be a sign of disease. | malaise | 85%
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| Acting without full attention to one's surroundings, behavior, or internal experience. | mindlessness | 83%
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| The smallest known infectious agent; unlike a virus or bacterium it is made entirely of protein and contains no nucleic acid or chromosomes. | prion | 83%
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| A condition in which the smallest blood vessels in the walls of the heart are narrowed or inelastic. | microvascular disease | 80%
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| Damage to the long nerves radiating from the spine to the arms and legs. | peripheral neuropathy | 80%
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| Excessive thirst. | polydipsia | 80%
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| Excessive urination. | polyuria | 80%
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| A condition in which an organ or other body part drops from its normal position. | prolapse | 80%
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| An interrelated set of brain regions that are all involved in recognizing, experiencing, and remembering pleasurable events. | reward pathway | 80%
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| A sensation of sparks or flashes of light across the visual field. | photopsia | 78%
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| Itching. | pruritis | 75%
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| Gradual loss of body functions caused by the biological aging process, which increases risk of disease, disability, and death. | senescence | 65%
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| A serious medical condition in which too little blood flows to the outer portions of the body, resulting in cold, sweaty skin; a weak pulse; irregular breathing; and dilated pupils. It can be caused by a loss of blood, severe heart problems, severe infections, allergic reactions, or drug overdoses. | shock | 45%
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