Ankylosing Spondylitis affects which of the following?

Health Trivia / March 23, 2025

Spine. Ankylosing spondylitis causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae.

Which of these disorders is not said to be linked with the functioning of the basil ganglia?

Health Trivia / March 22, 2025

Bipolar Disorder. The basal ganglia are linked to learning and motor functions.

Which part of the blood contains an enzyme that helps create fibrin?

Health Trivia / March 22, 2025

Platelets. Platelets are called "thrombocytes", which are responsible for the clotting of blood.

What percent of Americans eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables?

Health Trivia / March 21, 2025

10%. The USDA first published the American Food Guide Pyramid in 1992.

Which drug is not an antidepressant?

Health Trivia / March 21, 2025

Tiazac. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs are a class of antidepressants with potentially lethal food and drug interactions.

What is the term used to describe the inflammation of the brain?

Health Trivia / March 20, 2025

Encephalitis. Victims of the 1918-1930 encephalitis lethargica epidemic remained in a semi-conscious state until the late 1960's administering of the drug L-DOPA.