Health & Wellness
A calculation that estimates how much body fat a person has based on his or her weight and height. What is the acronym?
Body Mass Index
Most commonly known as a "brain surgeon"
Neurosurgeon
What is the drug in cigarettes called?
Nicotine
Flap of tissue that seals the windpipe, preventing food/liquid from entering the trachea
Epiglottis
Which medicine reduce/kill harmful bacteria in the body?
Anti-biotics
According to most medical journals, teens need how many hours of sleep each night? (Give a range)
8.5 to 9 Hours
First health care professionals to arrive at the scene of an emergency
Paramedics
Fill in the blank: There are more ___________ in your mouth than there are people in the world.
bacteria
When nutrients are broken down and measured in units what are the called?
Calories
Can purchase medications without a doctors written permission
Over the Counter Medication
The period when you change from childhood to adulthood
Adolescence
Uses X-Rays on patients to create images of specific parts of the body
Radiologist
Can receive this from a rock or if you get cut from a fence, they have a vaccination for it and you have to get it every 7-10 years
Tetanus
Where chemical digestion takes place
Small Intestine
This body system is responsible for producing hormones
Endocrine System
A lung condition that causes difficulty breathing. It's a common condition
Asthma
Specializes in preparing, dispensing, and managing medications
Pharmacist
What is the leading cause of death in teens?
Car accidents
Nutrients that help grow/repair the body's tissue are called?
Proteins
Which organ produces insulin in the human body?
Pancreas
This vitamin is thought to help prevent colds and this vitamin helps your body to absorb calcium.
Vitamin C and Vitamin D
Specialists who look after lungs and problems with the lung
Pulmonologist
What are the 4 aspects of health?
Physical
Mental
Social
Emotional
Which mineral is an essential ingredient in the formation/maintenance of the bones and teeth?
Calcium
What do you want be when you grow up??
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