Body Basics
This organ pumps blood throughout your body.
What is the heart?
Teens should see this type of doctor for yearly checkups.
Who is a primary care provider (or pediatrician)?
The average teen needs about this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 8–10 hours?
True or False: You can “catch” a cold from being outside in the rain.
False
The largest organ of the body, it protects you from germs.
What is the skin?
This shot is recommended each fall to protect against a common virus.
What is the flu vaccine?
This vitamin, made by your skin in sunlight, helps your bones absorb calcium.
What is Vitamin D
True or False: Drinking water helps your brain function better.
True
This system is responsible for carrying oxygen to your cells.
What is the respiratory system?
This tool is used to measure your blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer (or blood pressure cuff)?
This test is used to check your eyesight.
What is a vision test (or eye exam)?
Teens don’t need checkups unless they feel sick.
False
These are the building blocks of proteins in your body.
What are amino acids?
A screening test where you pee in a cup.
What is a urine test (urinalysis)?
Name one major warning sign of dehydration.
What is dark urine, dizziness, or dry mouth?
Stress can affect your physical health
True