Human Anatomy
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
What disease is caused by a deficiency of insulin?
Diabetes
What professional diagnoses and treats diseases?
Physician
What is the standard reference position used to describe locations on the body?
Anatomical position
What nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates
Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What condition is characterized by narrowed airways and difficulty breathing?
Asthma
Who specializes in medication management and patient prescriptions?
Pharmacist
In anatomical position, are the palms facing forward or backward?
Forward
What mineral is essential for healthy teeth and bones?
Calcium
What bone protects the heart and lungs?
Sternum
What type of cancer affects white blood cells?
Leukemia
Which healthcare professional focuses on rehabilitation and restoring movement?
Physical therapist
What directional term means “toward the midline of the body”?
Medial
Which nutrient is important for building and repairing muscles?
Protein
Name the largest muscle in the body.
Gluteus maximus
The virus responsible for COVID-19 is called what?
SARS-CoV-2
Who operates imaging equipment like X-rays and MRIs?
Radiologic technologist
What directional terms are used only when describing parts of the limbs, meaning “closer to the trunk” and “farther from the trunk”?
Proximal (closer to the trunk) and distal (farther from the trunk)
What type of fat is considered “healthy fat”?
Unsaturated fat
A patient cannot maintain balance and has poor coordination. Which part of the brain is most likely affected?
The cerebellum
In autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, what is the immune system mistakenly attacking?
The body’s own tissues (specifically the myelin sheath in MS)
During surgery, who assists the surgeon by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile field?
Surgical technologist (or surgical nurse)
In anatomical terms, is the wrist proximal or distal to the elbow?
Distal
Name one effect of dehydration on the body.
Fatigue, dizziness, or headache