Anatomy
What organ pumps blood around your body?
The heart
What organ controls most of your body?
The brain
What do doctors use to look inside a patient’s ear?
An otoscope
What is the difference between a prescription medication and an over-the-counter medication?
Prescription medications require authorization from a healthcare provider, while over-the-counter medications can generally be purchased without a prescription.
You touch something hot and quickly pull your hand away. What type of response is this?
A reflex
How many lungs do humans normally have?
Two
What do red blood cells carry around the body?
Oxygen
What does an ECG/EKG record?
The electrical activity of the heart
Why is it important to finish a prescribed course of antibiotics?
Stopping early can allow some bacteria to survive and may contribute to antibiotic resistance
You are running and your heart starts beating faster. Why?
Your body needs more oxygen and blood flow
Which organ stores and concentrates bile before it is released to help digest fats?
The gallbladder
How many bones are in the average adult human body?
206
What are the four main vital signs?
Body temperature, pulse/heart rate, breathing rate, and blood pressure
What medicine is commonly used to reduce a fever?
Fever-reducing medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)
You get a small cut and the area becomes red and swollen. What is your body doing?
Responding with inflammation
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine?
The kidneys
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur (thigh bone)
What does a blood pressure reading measure?
The force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries
What is the difference between a tablet and a liquid medicine?
They are different forms of medication. A tablet is solid, while liquid medicine is taken as a liquid
Someone is coughing, sneezing, and has a sore throat. What is one thing they might have?
An infection, such as a cold or flu
What bone protects the brain from injury?
The skull
Which part of the blood carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body?
Red blood cells (specifically, the hemoglobin inside them)
A patient has a very fast heart rate. What medical term describes this condition?
Tachycardia
What is an inhaler commonly used to help people with asthma do?
Breathe more easily by opening up the airways
Someone suddenly has trouble speaking and weakness on one side of their body. What medical emergency could this be?
A stroke