Diseases
What type of microorganism is responsible for infections like the common cold, or COVID-19?
A virus
What is the professional title for a doctor that specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of brain and spinal cord disorders?
Neurologist
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What general nutrient is the body’s primary source of energy?
Carbohydrates and/or sugars
What does the abbreviation DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What disease causes the airways to become narrow and inflamed, causing difficulty breathing?
Asthma
What is the type of professional that diagnoses, stages, and treats cancer?
An oncologist
What is the vital network of organs, vessels, and tissues that acts as the body's drainage and defense system called?
The lymphatic system
Which vitamin does the body produce in response to sunlight exposure?
Vitamin D
What term describes the body’s ability to maintain a relatively stable internal environment despite external changes?
Homeostasis
What is the medical condition/term for dangerously high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What profession involves the study of the causes, patterns, and control of diseases and outbreaks in populations?
Epidemiologist
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
Which mineral is essential for making hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen is red blood cells?
Iron (Fe)
What is the name for the body’s internal 24-hour cycle that helps regulate sleep and wakefulness?
The circadian rhythm
This life-threatening medical emergency happens when the body has an extreme, dysregulated immune response to an infection, leading to tissue damage and organ failure. What is it?
Septicemia and/or sepsis
What profession analyzes the safety and adverse effects of chemicals, drugs, and environmental pollutants on living organisms
Toxicologist
This is a horseshoe-shaped bone in your neck. It is the only human bone that does not touch or connect to any other bone. It helps you swallow and speak.
What is this bone called?
The hyoid bone
What essential nutrient is found in foods like fatty fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds that supports cell membranes and brain function?
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
This inherited genetic disorder causes a mutation in the CFTR gene, leading to the buildup of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and digestive system. What is this disease/disorder?
Cystic Fibrosis
Professionals in this medical specialty use specialized chambers to deliver 100% oxygen at high atmospheric pressures to treat oxygen-starved tissues, what is the profession?
A hyperbaric physician
What part of the brain helps regulate balance, posture, and coordination?
Cerebellum
What is the naturally occurring plant pigment and powerful antioxidant that gives red/pink fruits and vegetables their color? (Ex: tomatoes, watermelon, etc.)
Lycopene (which is an antioxidant)
What is the name of the phenomenon in which a person feels as though they are falling just as they begin to fall asleep?
A hypnic jerk