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What Hyper are you? Trivia Quiz

"Hyper" is a prefix that means "excessive". This conditions all begin with "hyper". Are you suffering from them? I really hope not. Increase your knowledge about common medical terms. That is the plan.

A multiple-choice quiz by speeddemon_1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
speeddemon_1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
360,848

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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782

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What will you be diagnosed with if you have high blood pressure? Hint

Hypertension

Hypertrichosis

Hperemia

Hyperlordosis

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Question 2 of 10

2. If the root of your teeth have increased quantity of normal cementum, your teeth appear to be much greater in size. So, which of the following conditions fits these symptoms? Hint

Hyperadrenalism

Hypercementosis

Hyperrootemia

Hypercalcemia

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which condition is characterized by generalized stiffness, startle reflex and hypertonia? Hint

Hypercementosis

Hyperglycinemia

Hyperchylomicronemia

Hyperekplexia

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the medical term for abnormally high sweating? Hint

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperpersparia

Hypertrichosis

Hypersweating

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which among the following best describes an allergic reaction? Hint

Hyperhidrosis

Hyperalleria

Hyperprolinemia

Hypersensitivity

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Question 6 of 10

6. An abnormal alignment of the eyes can be called what? Hint

Hypertropia

Hyperprismia

Hyperlensia

Hyperoculia

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Question 7 of 10

7. What disease was first described by Prof. Jos van der Meer? Hint

Hyper-IgD syndrome

Hyper-IgA syndrome

Hyper-IgM syndrome

Hyper-IgG syndrome

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Question 8 of 10

8. What condition indicates a heightened sense of taste? Hint

Hypertastia

Hyperflavoria

Hypertonguia

Hypergeusia

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Question 9 of 10

9. What "hyper" term describes an overly high quantity of ammonia in the blood? Hint

Hyperammonemia

Hyperuricemia

Hyperammonia

Hyperurea

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is commonly referred to as overactive thyroid? Hint

Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidia

Hyperthyroparadism

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What will you be diagnosed with if you have high blood pressure?

Answer: Hypertension

120/80 mm Hg is the average blood pressure. The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension. It is also called arterial hypertension. A value of 140/90 mm Hg or above indicates hypertension.

2. If the root of your teeth have increased quantity of normal cementum, your teeth appear to be much greater in size. So, which of the following conditions fits these symptoms?

Answer: Hypercementosis

Cementum is a calcified substance that surrounds the root of a tooth. It can be a complication of Paget's disease.

3. Which condition is characterized by generalized stiffness, startle reflex and hypertonia?

Answer: Hyperekplexia

It is a genetic disease caused mainly by mutations the gene that code for glycine neurotransmitters. Clonazepam is the drug of choice for the treatment of hyperekplexia.

4. What is the medical term for abnormally high sweating?

Answer: Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis can be localized or generalized. Areas of the body with increased quantities of sweat glands are more susceptible to this condition. It is due to the overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system.

5. Which among the following best describes an allergic reaction?

Answer: Hypersensitivity

An allergy is an auto immune response to foreign objects. It can lead to anaphylactic shock and death if not treated immediately. Asthma is an example of a hypersensitivity reaction.

6. An abnormal alignment of the eyes can be called what?

Answer: Hypertropia

Hypertropia is also commonly known as squint or strabismus. A fault in the extra-ocular muscles can lead to this condition. One of its symptoms is the "lazy eye". The function of the affected eye is severely reduced.

7. What disease was first described by Prof. Jos van der Meer?

Answer: Hyper-IgD syndrome

He described this disease in 1984. It was the apparent effect of mutation in the gene for mevalonate kinase. Symptoms include: fever, joint pain and skin lesions.

8. What condition indicates a heightened sense of taste?

Answer: Hypergeusia

A damage to the posterior fossa of the brain and Addison's Disease can cause it. The patient has an abnormal craving for salty and sour foods.

9. What "hyper" term describes an overly high quantity of ammonia in the blood?

Answer: Hyperammonemia

High levels of ammonia induce toxicity in the body. Hyperammonemia is mainly caused by disruption in the urea cycle. It can lead to death if not dealt immediately.

10. What is commonly referred to as overactive thyroid?

Answer: Hyperthyroidism

In hyperthyroidism, there is overproduction of thyroid hormone. Did you know that American president George H. W. Bush, British comedian Marty Feldman, and American Musician Missy Elliott all suffered from this disease?

Source: Author speeddemon_1

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