Human Body
Medical terminology
Health Professions
Medicine and Treatment
Medical Fun Facts
100

This system consists of the brain and spinal cord

What is the central nervous system?

100

This is the meaning of the suffix "ology"

What is the study of?

100

This doctor specializes in treating sick children

What is a pediatrician?

100

This shot helps your body fight off diseases before you get them. 

What is a vaccine?

100
The average human body is made up of about 60% of this substance. 

What is water?

200

These blood cells help fight infections. 

What are white blood cells (leukocytes)?
200

The prefix "hemo" or "hema" relates to this substance. 

What is blood?

200

The first responder that provides emergency medical care at accident scenes

What is a paramedic?
200

This is the first thing you do if someone is choking. 

What is the Heimlich maneuver?

200

This sense is the first one a baby develops in the womb. 

What is touch?

300

This body part regulates blood sugar and secretes insulin and glucagon 

What is the pancreas?

300

This is the meaning of the suffix "-itis"

What is inflammation

300

This type of nurse can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications in many states. 

What is a nurse practitioner?

300

This is the type of medicine that is used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria. 

What is an antibiotic?

300

On average, this organ uses about 20% of all the oxygen you breathe in. 

What is the brain?

400
This part of the brain is responsible for processing emotions. 

What is the amygdala?

400
"Nephr" refers to this organ 

What is the kidney?

400

This type of doctor specializes in treating problems with the ear, nose, and throat. 

What is an ENT doctor (otolaryngologist)? 

400

CPR stands for this

What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation? 

400

This organ is the only one in the human body capable of fully regenerating after injury. 

What is the liver?

500

This body system includes skin, hair, and nails. 

What is the integumentary system?

500

The suffix "ectomy" refers to this. 

What is the surgical removal of something?

500

This healthcare worker helps deliver babies and care for pregnant women. 

What is a midwife?

500

This is what "AED" stands for -- a device used in cardiac arrest. 

What is an automated external defibrillator?

500

This body part contains about a quarter of all the bones in your body. 

What are your hands? 

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