HOSA Basics
What does HOSA stand for?
What type of doctor specializes in the brain and nervous system?
Neurologist
"Cardio-" refers to which organ?
Heart
What is the normal average body temperature in Fahrenheit?
98.6F
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What is HOSA's Official motto?
"The hands of HOSA Mold the Health of Tomorrow"
Who assist in surgeries by passing tools to surgeons?
Surgical technologist
Nerves or the nervous system
Which vitamin is mainly produced when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Heart
When was HOSA founded?
1976
What health professional studies the spread of diseases?
Epidemiologist
What does "-itis" mean in medical terms?
inflammation
What is the most common blood type in the world?
O positive
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
Name one of HOSA's core values
Who diagnoses and treats mental health disorders?
Psychiatrist or Psychologist
What does "dermatology" study?
skin
What organ is primarily responsible for detoxifying the body?
Liver
What is the body's primary energy molecule?
ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
What is the purpose of HOSA?
To empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience
What medical field combines computer science with healthcare data?
Health informatics
What does "encephalopathy" refer to?
A disease or disorder of the brain
What part of the cell is known as the "powerhouse"?
Mitochondria
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206 bones