JOBS
What type of doctor specializes in the brain?
Neurologist/Neurosurgeon
Caused by over 200 different viruses (most often rhinoviruses), this "common" illness causes sneezing, a stuffy nose, and a sore throat. What is it?
Common Cold
Weighing about 8 pounds on average, this is the largest organ of the human body and acts as a protective barrier. What is it?
The skin
What device measures body temperature?
Thermometer
What are the different types of blood? (all 8; including positives and negatives)
A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+, and O-
What type of doctor specializes in the heart?
Cardiologists
This chronic disease occurs when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or the body can’t effectively use the insulin it makes, leading to high blood sugar. What is it?
Diabetes
Found in the upper leg, this is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the entire human body. What is it?
The femur
What is the most commonly used medical tool?
The stethoscope
Once thought to be a useless "vestigial organ," scientists now believe this small tube attached to the large intestine may act as a storehouse for "good" gut bacteria. What organ is it?
The appendix
What type of doctor specializes in the skin?
Dermatologist
This highly contagious viral infection is famous for causing an itchy, blister-like rash. Even after it clears, the virus stays in your body and can return years later as Shingles. What is it?
Chickenpox
This large, dome-shaped muscle separates the chest from the abdomen and is the primary muscle responsible for the mechanics of breathing. What is it?
The Diaphragm
What is used by surgeons for making precise incisions during operations?
The scalpel
People with this specific blood type are known as "Universal Donors" because their blood can be given to patients of any other blood type in an emergency. What blood type is it? (include positive or negative)
Type O-Negative
What type of doctor specializes in the eyes?
Ophthalmologist
This progressive brain disorder is the most common cause of dementia, characterized by a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. What is it?
Alzheimer’s Disease
Tucked behind the stomach, this organ serves a dual purpose: it produces enzymes to help with digestion and releases insulin to regulate blood sugar. What is it?
The pancreas
What delivers an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm during a cardiac arrest?
The defibrillator
This isn't actually a bone; the tingling sensation you feel when you hit your elbow comes from striking the Ulnar.
Funny bone/a nerve
What type of doctor specializes in the musculoskeletal system? (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, etc.)
Orthopedist/Orthopedic Surgeon
This progressive movement disorder is characterized by a tumor causing unintended or uncontrollable movements and a loss of dopamine-producing brain cells in a region called the substantia nigra. What is it?
Parkinson’s Disease
This is the collective anatomical name for the 56 bones that make up the fingers and the toes in the human body. What is it?
The phalanges
What is used by doctors to widen an opening or canal in the body to allow for a better visual inspection? (Hint: from the Latin word for "mirror")
The speculum
What is the chemical process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy?
Metabolism