Medical Specialties (Chap 2)

Question 1

Gastroenterology

Answer 1

Study of the stomach and intestines and related structures

Question 2

Pulmonology

Answer 2

Study of the lungs and related structures

Question 3

Cardiology

Answer 3

Study of the heart and related structures

Question 4

Hematology

Answer 4

Study of the blood.

Question 5

Dermatology

Answer 5

Study of the skin and related structures

Question 6

Orthopedics

Answer 6

Knowledge and practice of producing straightness of the bones and muscles.

Question 7

Neurology

Answer 7

Study of the nerves and related structures

Question 8

Urology

Answer 8

Study of the urine and the urinary system

Question 9

Male Reproductive Medicine

Answer 9

Studies the structures that produce children.

Question 10

Gynecology (GYN) and Obstetrics (OB)

Answer 10

GYN is the study of females. Obstetrics is the knowledge and practice of treating women during pregnancy and childbirth.

Question 11

Endocrinology

Answer 11

Study of an organ orgland within the body that secretes hormones

Question 12

Ophthalmology

Answer 12

Study of the eye and related structures

Question 13

Otolaryngology

Answer 13

STudy of the ears, nose, pharynx, and larynx and related structures

Question 14

Oncology

Answer 14

Study of a cancerous tumor or mass

Question 15

Radiology and Nuclear Medicince

Answer 15

Study and use of x-rays, sound waves, and other forms of radiation and energy to diagnose diseases and conditions.

Question 16

Dietetics

Answer 16

Knowledge and practice of foods and diet.

Question 17

Neonatology

Answer 17

Study of new babies at birth

Question 18

Pediatrics

Answer 18

Knowledge and practice of children and their medical treatment

Question 19

Geriatrics

Answer 19

Practice of persons of old age and their medical treatment