Anatomy
What is the largest organ in the human body?
skin
What vitamin is produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What type of doctor specializes in treating cancer?
an oncologist
Name the four main types of blood.
A, B, AB, O
What does BP stand for?
blood pressure
What is the longest bone in the body?
the femur
How much does the average human brain weigh?
3 pounds
What is the surgical removal of an appendix called?
an appendectomy
Do humans have unique tongue prints?
yes
If someone is bleeding, what is the first thing you should do?
apply direct pressure
Where are the three smallest bones of the body located?
the ear
What does MRI stand for?
Name the disease in which the body cannot use insulin correctly.
Type 2 Diabetes
Is ibuprofen or acetaminophen anti-inflammatory?
ibuprofen
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What are the tiny structures in the lungs that allow for gas exchange?
alveoli
How many vertebrae do humans have?
33
What is the name of the long-term disease in which a person's airway is chronically inflamed, causing wheezing and shortness of breath?
chronic bronchitis
How long is the average human small intestine?
20-25 ft
What is the name of the medication that can save the life of someone in anaphylactic schock?
epinephrine
What is the liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord called?
cerebrospinal fluid
When did 911 become the official emergency number?
A. 1968
B. 1972
C. 1963
D. 1981
A. 1968
Name the genetic disorder in which red blood cells are misshapen, causing pain.
sickle cell anemia
What three diseases does the MMR vaccine prevent?
measles, mumps, and rubella
When performing CPR on adult, what should the depth of compressions be?
A. 1 inch
B. 1.5 inches
C. 2 inches
D. 2.5 inches
C. 2 inches