Health
This organ uses about 20% of your body's energy, even at rest.
the brain
This emotion alerts us to danger.
Fear
This makes up about 60% of the human body.
water
This animal has fingerprints almost identical to humans.
a koala
This sweet substance never spoils
honey
this daily habit is when the body does most of its repair and restoration.
sleeping
This neurotransmitter is often associated with mood and well being.
Serotonin
This nutrient helps build and repair muscles.
Protein
Sloths can take this long to digest a single meal.
up to a month
True or false: kangaroos cannot walk backwards
true
this body system helps control your stress response and emotional regulation.
the nervous system
This type of therapy focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This nutrient supports digestion and helps you feel full.
Fiber
An octopus has this many hearts
three
this is the closest planet to the sun
Mercury
this hormone is commonly released during stress and can impact sleep and immune health when elevated long term.
cortisol
This DBT skill helps manage intense emotions without making things worse.
distress tolerance
This vitamin helps the body absorb calcium.
vitamin D
This is the largest species of penguin.
Emperor penguin
these cells in the body fight infections
white blood cells
this part of the brain becomes less effective during high stress, making impulsive decisions more likely.
prefrontal cortex
This process involves accepting reality as it is without approval or judgment.
Radical Acceptance
chronic under-fueling can worsen symptoms of this mental health condition.
anxiety or depression
This mollusk can detach and regrow its entire body from a single arm.
a starfish
The first modern Olympic Games were held in this year
1896