Human Body
How many legs does a healthy adult usually have?
Two
Where do people go when they need medical treatment?
Hospital
What do we call a high body temperature?
Fever
Where can you buy medicine
Pharmacy
What should we drink regularly to keep our body hydrated?
Water
Which organ pumps blood around the body?
Heart
Who examines patients and diagnoses diseases?
Doctor
What symptom do you have when you cannot breathe easily?
Shortness of breath
What do doctors give patients to help treat an illness?
Medicine/ treatment
Why is regular exercise good for our health?
It keeps the body strong and healthy
Lungs
What does a nurse usually do for patients?
Cares for/help patient
If someone keeps coughing and has a sore throat, what illness might they have?
A cold/flu
Why should you follow the instructions on medicine?
To use it safely and correctly
Why is sleep so important for our body?
It helps the body and brain recover.
Which organ controls our thoughts, memory and movement?
Brain
Why might a doctor send a patient for a blood test?
To check their health problem
What is the difference between a symptom and a disease?
A symptom is a sign of a health problem, a disease is the condition itself
Why shouldn't you take antibiotics without a doctor's advice?
They may be unnecessary or used incorrectly.
Why should people eat a balanced diet?
To get nutrients the body needs.
Which organ removes waste from the blood and produces urine?
Kidneys
What is the difference between an emergency department and a regular clinic?
Clinics usually treat non-emergency problems
Why can a person feel weak or tired when they have an illness?
The body is fighting the illness/ using energy to recover
Why is it important to tell a doctor about the other medicine you are taking?
To avoid harmful interactions or side effects
How can regular exercise, healthy food and enough sleep help prevent health problems?
They improve overall health and reduce the risk of some diseases.