Human Anatomy
This organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
The Heart
This nutrient is the body's main source of energy.
carbohydrates
This chronic condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels.
diabetes
The prefix “cardio-” refers to this organ system
circulatory or heart system
These are behaviors like washing hands or covering coughs that reduce spread of infection.
hygiene practices
This largest organ of the human body helps regulate temperature and protects against pathogens.
The skin
This fat-soluble vitamin is required for calcium absorption.
vitamin D
This common viral infection affects the liver and can be transmitted through contaminated food or water.
hepatitis A
The suffix “-itis” indicates this condition.
inflammation
A disease that spreads over several countries or continents is called this.
pandemic
These blood vessels carry blood toward the heart.
veins
This metabolic process breaks down glucose without oxygen.
anaerobic respiration
This disease causes progressive loss of bone density.
osteoporosis
“Hypertension” refers to this condition.
High blood pressure
This type of immunity occurs when enough of a population is vaccinated to reduce disease spread.
herd immunity
his part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
cerebellum
This hormone, produced by the pancreas, regulates blood sugar by allowing cells to take in glucose.
insulin
This autoimmune disorder occurs when the body attacks the myelin sheath of nerve fibers.
multiple sclerosis
“Tachycardia” means this change in heart rate.
abnormally fast heartbeat
This organization, founded in 1948, coordinates international public health efforts.
World Health Organization
This structure connects bone to muscle.
tendon
These “good fats” are found in foods like salmon and walnuts.
omega-3 fatty acids
This rare but deadly infection is caused by inhaling spores of Bacillus anthracis.
inhalation anthrax
The term “hepatomegaly” means this abnormal change to an organ.
enlarged liver
The study of disease patterns, causes, and effects in populations is known as this field.
epidemiology