n. vitamin E
(a) inherited disorder caused by a single gene defect, which is dominantly inherited
(b) reproductive organs protruding from the bodies
(c) tocopherol
(d) the exertion of force by one body against another
adj. elderly
(a) senior; older; aged
(b) relating to youth
(c) toxic
(d) inside
n. carcinogen
(a) antidepressant that helps balance neurotransmitters
(b) the death of brain tissue due to inadequate blood flow
(c) a substance that causes cancer
(d) fold in a membrane which forms a projection
n. prostaglandin
(a) potent hormone-like substance found in many bodily tissues (and especially in semen)
(b) abdominal organ where a baby develops before birth; the womb
(c) embryo in later stages of development
(d) dizziness
n. feedback
(a) chemical that changes color as the pH changes
(b) process where the increase in a product of a reaction leads to a decrease in its rate of production and vice versa
(c) the total heat content of a system
(d) generic name for drugs that are used to treat fungus infections; brand names: Diflucan, Nizoral or Sporanox |
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n. radiograph
(a) the joint where the top of the arm joins the trunk
(b) protein that is produced by cells and catalyzes specific biochemical reactions
(c) an X-ray
(d) unstable particles with unpaired electrons
n. magnetic pole
(a) the process of releasing energy from a carbohydrate without oxygen by producing alcohol or lactic acid
(b) either of the ends of an object that is able to attract iron or steel
(c) element in the left-hand side of the periodic table
(d) malfunction of the body that is also called alopecia areata
n. retrovirus
(a) prescription medication for depression and generalized anyiety disorder (GAD)
(b) a stereotyped and non-voluntary response that occurs in response to a stimulus
(c) a pathogenic agent containing RNA, which can convert to DNA inside a cell
(d) the act of intentionally taking one's own life
n. torque
(a) bone disease due to vitamin D deficiency
(b) hair-like organelle found in eukaryotic cells
(c) anti-arthritis medication; a Cox-2 inhibitor that alleviates pain without harming the digestive tract; used to cure osteoarthritis
(d) moment of a force
n. note
(a) hint; warning (especially in drug or medication descriptions)
(b) sex organs where the reproductive cells are made
(c) a thin layer of polymeric material surrounding a tablet, capsule, or pellet
(d) a healthy person who worries excessively about their health and believes they are ill |
