This rare, but deadly disease causes a slow degeneration of the central nervous system resulting in a gradual mental deterioration called dementia.  It was originally thought to be caused by a virus but now is believed to be caused by a prion

You go to the doctor complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.  After numerous tests, the doctor tells you that part of your intestines is pushed into the part ahead of it, in other words, it is telescoping.  You are diagnosed with

Of the following, which occurs in an asthma attack?

An accumulation of fluid in the protective sac about the heart is called

Josie calls the Doctor’s office and explains to the nurse that her skin is yellow and she is very concerned.  They make an appointment for her to come in to speak with the doctor.   During the course of the conversation, Josie mentions that she loves carrots and sweet potatoes and eats them all day long.  What is Josie’s diagnosis?

Proctitis is an inflammatory condition of the:

Three ounces of beef stew contains the same amount of iron as three ounces of water-packed tuna, but the beef stew provides over 300 calories while the tuna provides about 100 calories.  In regards to iron, the tuna offers more

What does the term “hydrocephalus” mean in Greek?

The reaction of a tissue to an irritant is called:

 Of the following, which defines hemoptysis: