Anatomy
Which organ pumps blood throughout your body?
Heart
How many brains does a human normally have?
One
What instrument do doctors use to listen to your heartbeat?
Stethoscope
How many lungs does a typical human have?
Two
A person has a temperature of 39°C. What do they most likely have?
A fever
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What disease causes high blood sugar because the body has problems producing or using insulin?
Diabetes
Which organs filter waste from the blood to produce urine?
Kidneys
Someone has difficulty breathing because their airways become narrowed and inflamed. What condition could they have?
Asthma
Which organ produces insulin?
Pancreas
What chemical messenger is associated with motivation and reward?
Dopamine
Which vitamin deficiency can cause scurvy?
Vitamin C
What protein in red blood cells carries oxygen?
Hemoglobin
A person has low iron levels and feels tired and weak. What condition might they develop?
Low-iron, anemia
What is the name of the muscle that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity and helps you breathe?
Diaphragm
Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for regulating breathing and heart rate?
Brainstem
What is the medical term for abnormally low red blood cell levels or hemoglobin?
Anemia
What is the name of the process cells use to release energy from glucose?
Cellular respiration
A person has yellowing of their skin and the whites of their eyes. What is this symptom called?
Jaundice
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?
Left atrium
What is the name of the brain region that plays a major role in forming new memories?
Hippocampus
What disease occurs when the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves in the central nervous system?
Multiple sclerosis
Which type of white blood cell produces antibodies?
B lymphocytes (B cells)
A person has severe thirst, frequent urination, and high blood sugar. Which hormone is most directly involved in regulating their blood glucose?
Insulin