Human body systems
this system is responsible for receiving stimuli from the environment and coordinating the body’s response
nervous system
this instrument is used for listening to someone's heart or breathing
stethoscope
this organ pumps blood throughout your body
the heart
What is the average normal body temperature?
97.6–99.6°F
who specializes in conditions of the skin?
a dermatologist
this system is responsible for the digestion, absorption & elimination of food
digestive system
this is the instrument for measuring blood pressure
sphygmomanometer
this organ controls your emotions, motor skills, and memory (control center of the body)
the brain
What is considered to be the normal blood pressure?
less than 120/80 mmHg (systolic pressure of less than 120 and a diastolic pressure of less than 80)
who specializes in newborn, infant, child, and adolescent health care?
a pediatrician
this system is responsible providing support and giving shape to the body
skeletal system
this is the instrument which examines the interior of the ear
otoscope
this organ removes waste products from the blood and produces urine
What is a normal resting heart rate for adults?
60 to 100 bpm
who specializes in the treatment and care of patients who have cancer?
an oncologist
this system allows for the gas exchange between air and blood
respiratory system
this is the device for measuring blood glucose levels
glucometer
this organ removes toxins from the body's blood supply and maintains healthy blood sugar levels
the liver
What is the normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?
12-18 BPM
who specializes in bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments?
a orthopedist
this system is responsible for regulating a range of bodily functions through the release of hormones (metabolism, growth and development, reproduction, etc)
endocrine system
two-pronged fork that vibrates and is used to test hearing
tuning fork
this organ helps your body break down food by producing enzymes and helps control your blood sugar
the pancreas
What is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure?
Systolic - measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts
Diastolic - measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest
who specializes in the care of women during and after pregnancy?
an obstetrician