principal of health science

Question 1

immunology

Answer 1

treats allergies, asthma, or

AIDS for example

Question 2

anesthesiology

Answer 2

provides pain control during

surgical procedures

Question 3

cardiology

Answer 3

treats heart and blood vessel

problems

Question 4

dermatology

Answer 4

treats skin, hair and nail

conditions

Question 5

emergency

medicine

Answer 5

provides quick evaluation and

action to prevent death

Question 6

family medicine

Answer 6

provides comprehensive

healthcare for all individuals

Question 7

gastroenterology

Answer 7

treats problems with digestion,

such as stomach ulcers

Question 8

general

surgery

Answer 8

performs operations on organs

in the abdomen

Question 9

internal

medicine

Answer 9

provides comprehensive care
for adults and elderly
individuals

Question 10

medical

genetics

Answer 10

treats inherited diseases and

disorders

Question 11

neurological

surgery

Answer 11

performs operations for
disorders of the nerves and
brain

Question 12

neurology

Answer 12

provides diagnosis of brain and

nervous system disorders

Question 13

nuclear

medicine

Answer 13

examines patients with a
molecular imaging technique
that uses radioactive substances

Question 14

obstetrics and

gynecology

Answer 14

specializes in women’s
reproductive health and cares
for pregnant women

Question 15

oncology

Answer 15

provides diagnosis of and

treatment for cancerous tumors

Question 16

ophthalmology

Answer 16

Treat disorder for the eye

Question 17

orthopedics

Answer 17

treats disorders of muscles and

bones

Question 18

otolaryngology

Answer 18

specializes in ear, nose, and

throat condition

Question 19

pathology

Answer 19

examines tissues to diagnose

disease; performs autopsies

Question 20

pediatrics

Answer 20

treats diseases and disorders in

children

Question 21

plastic surgery

Answer 21

performs reconstruction of

malformed body parts

Question 22

preventive

medicine

Answer 22

promotes health and avoidance

of disease

Question 23

proctology

Answer 23

treats diseases of colon and

rectum