Acronyms
CVD
What is cardiovascular diseases
Vessels that transport oxygen-rich blood to the body
What are arteries
What is glucose
Heart doctor
Cardiologist
Medicines that need a doctors note
What are prescriptions
OTC
What is "over the counter" medicines
Organ that produces insulin
What is the pancreas
A diet high in ? can increase blood pressure
What is salt
Brain doctor
Neurologist
Things that could negatively affect your health
RBC
What are red blood cells
What is Salmonella
Cancer doctor
Oncologist
Germ that causes infectious diseases
What are pathogens
FDA
What is the Food and Drug Administration
Where in the body are stem cells produced
What is the bone marrow
When food goes down the "wrong pipe," what flap did not close allowing this to happen?
What is the epiglottis
Regular doctor for adults
GP or general practitioner
Vessels that lead directly to the heart
What are coronary arteries
AED
What is an Automated External Defibrillator
Natural pacemaker of the human heart
What is the SA node
What type of foods contribute to the build up of cholesterol in the blood stream?
What are saturated fats
Pathologist
Another name for HBP
What is hypertension