Human Anatomy Basics
What organ pumps blood throughout your body?
Heart
What number do you call in the U.S. for a life-threatening emergency?
911
Which food group includes apples, bananas, and oranges?
Fruits
True or False: Your heart is about the size of your fist.
True
What should you drink plenty of to help stay hydrated?
Water
How many lungs does a healthy person normally have?
2
What should you put on a minor burn to help cool it?
Cool running water
What vitamin is commonly associated with sunlight?
Vitamin D
What body part keeps growing throughout your life: your hair, your bones, or your ears?
Ears
How many hours of sleep do most adults need each night: 4, 6, or 7–9?
7-9 Hours
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin (That is considered an organ!)
What protective item should you wear when riding a bicycle?
Helmet
Which nutrient is the body's main source of energy: carbohydrates, protein, or water?
Carbohydrates
True or False: You can sneeze with your eyes open.
True
What type of exercise gets your heart pumping faster: aerobic or stretching?
Aerobic
What part of your body contains your brain and protects it?
Skull
If someone has a nosebleed, should they lean their head forward or backward?
Forward
What mineral is important for strong bones and teeth?
Calcium
Which organ can regenerate itself after part of it is removed?
Liver
What is one important reason to wash your hands before eating?
To remove germs/reduce illness
What is the name of the bone that protects your brain?
Skull
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
True or False: Your body needs some fat to function properly.
True!
About how many times does the average human heart beat in one day: 1,000, 10,000, or 100,000?
About 100,000
What nutrient helps build and repair muscles?
Protein