Nutrition
What are the 5 food groups
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Meat, and Dairy
What are the main 4 blood groups?
AB, A, B, and O
What percentage of pet owners buy their pets Christmas gifts?
75%
What is the largest bone in your body?
Femur
What specialist can you see if you have concerns about your mental wellbeing?
Therapist
Dark chocolate that's __% cocoa or more actually contains more caffeine per ounce than coffee.
70
How many times a minute does a human’s hear beat
75
What is a disease that most veterinarians are at risk of getting due to their close proximity to animals?
Rabies
What does bone marrow do?
It produces blood cells.
What hormone is associated with stress?
Cortisol
What does LDL and HDL stand for?
Low Density Lipoprotein and High Density Lipoprotien
By week 20 the amount of blood in an expecting mother’s body will increase by
Almost 50%
How long does it take to become a Veterinarian?
Usually around 8 years
What is the snail like structure in your inner ear?
The cochlea
How many adults with mental illness also struggle with substance abuse?
1 in 4
Chickpeas and almonds can fountain as much protein as
Steak
How many ounces in 1 unit of blood?
16 fluid ounces
How many colleges of veterinary medicine are there in the U.S?
30
How many muscles are in your foot?
29
What part of the brain controls hormone secretion?
The hypothalamus
What section of your small intestine breaks down proteins?
The duodenum or proximal jejunum
How many white blood cells are in 1 unit of blood?
4,500-11,000
The male to female ratio in veterinary jobs is often very skewed. What is the veterinary practice that has the most even male to female ratio?
Companion animal practices with 50.6% male and 49.4% female
What happens in your head during a headache?
Low serotonin levels cause the blood vessels surrounding the brain to dilate, and cause a throbbing sensation
Moving short term memories to long term memories involves what part of the brain?
The cerebral cortex