Anatomy Basics
What is the Heart?
Someone scrapes their knee and it starts bleeding. What should you do first?
Apply pressure to stop the bleeding.
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of what?
Infectious Diseases.
This type of doctor treats children.
Who is a pediatrician?
“Hypertension” is the medical term for what?
High blood pressure.
This organ is responsible for breathing and oxygen change.
What are the Lungs?
A person has a fever, sore throat,A viral infection. and runny nose. What type of illness is most likely?
A viral infection.
Why are vaccines important for communities, not just individuals?
They help prevent the spread of disease and protect others.
This doctor specializes in heart conditions.
Who is a cardiologist?
What does the medical prefix “tachy-” mean?
Fast.
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination
What is the Cerebellum?
Someone has chest pain, shortness of breath, and pain down the left arm. What should you do?
Call 911 immediately.
This term describes how income, education, and housing affect health outcomes.
Social determinants of health
This type of doctor treats bones, joints, and muscles.
Who is an orthopedic surgeon?
“Hypoglycemia” refers to what condition?
Low blood sugar.
This hormone helps lower blood sugar levels in the body.
What is Insulin?
A person feels shaky, sweaty, dizzy, and weak after skipping meals. What is the most likely cause?
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).
Why is regular physical activity important for overall health?
It improves heart health, mental health, and reduces disease risk.
This doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the immune system, including allergies and autoimmune disorders.
Who is an immunologist?
What does the suffix “-itis” mean in medical terminology?
Inflammation.
This process moves oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream without using energy.
What is Diffusion?
A patient suddenly develops slurred speech, facial drooping, and arm weakness. What emergency is likely occurring?
A stroke.
This public health concept focuses on reducing health disparities by improving access to care.
Health equity.
This doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the kidneys.
Who is a nephrologist?
“Ischemia” refers to a lack of what reaching tissue?
Blood flow (and therefore oxygen).