Medical Careers

Question 1

The study of body structures: their shapes, their parts, how they’re built, etc.

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

The study of body functions: their jobs, what they do, how they do it, etc.

Answer 2

Physiology

Question 3

Study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of cells.

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Cytology

Question 4

The study of tissues.

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Histology

Question 5

The study of developmental changes before birth.

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Embryology

Question 6

The study of diseases.

Answer 6

Pathology

Question 7

Study of the heart and heart disease.

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Cardiology

Question 8

Study of the skin and its diseases.

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Dermatology

Question 9

Study of hormones, hormone-secreting glands, and their diseases.

Answer 9

Endocrinology

Question 10

Study of the occurrence and spread of diseases and disorders in various population groups.

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Epidemiology

Question 11

Study of the stomach, intestines, and their diseases.

Answer 11

Gastroenterology

Question 12

Study of the aging process and diseases associated with the elderly.

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Gerontology

Question 13

Study of the female reproductive system and its diseases.

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Gynecology

Question 14

Study of the blood and blood diseases.

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Hematology

Question 15

Study of the body’s resistance to disease and disorders that reduce this resistance.

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Immunology

Question 16

Study of newborns and their diseases and disorders.

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Neonatalogy

Question 17

Study of the structure, function, and diseases of the kidneys.

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Nephrology

Question 18

Study of the nervous system and its disorders.

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Neurology

Question 19

Study of pregnancy and childbirth and disorders that impact them.

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Obstetrics

Question 20

Study of cancers and their impacts.

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Oncology

Question 21

Study of the eye and eye diseases.

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Opthamology

Question 22

Study of the muscular and skeletal systems and their diseases, disorders, and injuries.

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Orthopedics

Question 23

Study of the ear, throat, and larynx and their diseases.

Answer 23

Otolaryngology

Question 24

Study of childhood diseases and disorders.

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Pediatrics

Question 25

Study of drugs and their use in treating diseases.

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Pharmacology

Question 26

Study of the feet and their diseases, disorders, and injuries.

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Podiatry

Question 27

Study of behavior and behavioral disorders.

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Psychiatry

Question 28

Study of the use of X-rays in diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and injuries.

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Radiology

Question 29

Study of poisonous substances and their influence on health.

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Toxicology

Question 30

Study of the urinary and male reproductive systems and their diseases and disorders.

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Urology

Question 31

Helping people develop correct movement patterns as part of recovery from injury or to improve athletic performance.

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Physical Therapy

Question 32

Helping people regain the ability to perform daily activities at home and on the job after an injury.

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Occupational Therapy

Question 33

Study of the methods to prevent people from feeling pain during medical procedures.

Answer 33

Anesthesiology