Disease
What is the role of vaccinations?
To prevent diseases and build immunity.
What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?
Provide energy for the body.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
This healthcare professional helps patients improve their movement and manage through exercise and rehabilitation programs.
Physical therapist
Name three common chronic diseases.
Diabetes, heart disease, and asthma.
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats.
What are the main organs of the nervous system?
Brain and spinal cord
This type of doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
Cardiologist
What is the difference between a virus and a bacteria?
Viruses require a host to replicate; bacteria can live independently.
This mineral is a component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.
Iron
These vessels carry blood away from the heart.
Arteries
This healthcare professional is trained to provide immediate care for patients with acute illnesses or injuries in a hospital setting.
ER doctor
This condition causes inflammation and damage to the joints.
Arthritis
This macronutrient is not digested but is important for digestive health and can be found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Fiber
Primary cell defenders against infections.
White blood cells
This healthcare professional specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of eye diseases and vision disorders.
Ophthalmologist
Explain the concept of herd immunity.
Protection from disease when a large portion of the population is immune.
Deficiency in this vitamin can lead to scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums and poor wound healing.
Vitamin C
What are the three major parts of the brain?
Cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem
Psychiatrist