🫀 Body Basics
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
Heart
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does "cardio" refer to?
Heart
What healthcare professional is primarily responsible for diagnosing and treating patients?
Physician/doctor
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What is the average normal human body temperature in Fahrenheit?⭐
About 98.6°F
What type of medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
What does "derm" refer to?
Skin
What healthcare professional specializes in medications?
Pharmacist
What type of blood cells help fight infection?
White blood cells
How many chambers does the human heart have?
4
What vitamin is commonly produced by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What does "tachycardia" mean?
Abnormally fast heart rate
What healthcare professional helps patients improve movement and physical function?
Physical therapist
What is the body's largest internal organ?
Liver
Which blood type is known as the universal red blood cell donor?
O negative
What is the purpose of a vaccine?⭐
To help the immune system recognize and respond to a specific infection
What does "bradycardia" mean?
Abnormally slow heart rate
What healthcare professional specializes in preventing and treating problems involving teeth and gums?
Dentist
What muscle is primarily responsible for breathing?⭐
Diaphragm
What organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste from the blood?
Kidneys
What is the difference between a bacterial infection and a viral infection?
They are caused by different types of pathogens, and antibiotics treat bacteria, not viruses.
What medical term means "inflammation of the liver"?
Hepatitis
What healthcare professional uses imaging technologies such as X-rays and MRI to help diagnose conditions?
Radiologic technologist/Radiologist
What is the name of the process by which cells divide to produce two genetically identical daughter cells?
Mitosis