Body Systems
This body system pumps blood throughout the body
What is the circulatory system?
What does the word otitis mean?
oto = ear
itis = inflammation
inflammation of the ear
This healthcare professional specializes in caring for patients and assisting doctors.
What is a nurse?
True or False: Ancient Egyptians used honey on wounds because it helped prevent infection
True
This body system allows us to breathe and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is the respiratory system?
Break down myalgic
myo = muscle
algia = pain/soreness
muscle pain
This specialist treats diseases and injuries of the bones and joints
What is an orthopedic surgeon?
For thousands of years, surgeons performed operations without modern anesthesia. What does anesthesia do?
prevent pain and/or induce unconsciousness during surgery?
This body system eliminates waste products from the blood
What is the excretory/urinary system?
What does gastrectomy mean?
gastr = stomach
ectomy = surgical removal
surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
What does an EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
This physician from Ancient Greece is often called the "Father of Medicine."
Hippocrates
This body system includes bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments
What is the musculoskeletal system?
Break down osteoarthritis.
osteo = bone
arthr = joint
itis = inflammation
joint disease involving bones and cartilage
A physician completes 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 7 years of residency. What specialty are they most likely pursuing?
neurosurgery
The human body contains enough blood vessels that, if laid end to end, they could wrap around Earth approximately how many times?
A. 1 time
B. 2 times
C. 4 times
D. 10 times
C. About 4 times
This body system regulates long-term processes like growth, metabolism, and hormones
What is the endocrine system?
What does electrocardiogram mean?
electro = electricity
cardi = heart
gram = record/image
recording of the heart's electrical activity
This doctor works alongside radiation oncologists to general 3D computer models and radiation treatment plans for cancer patients
Medical Dosimetrist
Which organ was successfully transplanted first?
Kidney