Healthcare Careers
Assists doctors and checks patient's vital signs
Largest organ in the human body
The skin
The system that breaks food down into nutrients
Digestive System
Cancer
How long should you wash your hands for?
20 seconds
Fills prescriptions and gives advice on medication use
A pharmacist
These blood cells help your body fight off infections
White blood cells
The system that defends the body against infections
Immune System
Chronic medical condition where the body has trouble regulating glucose levels
Diabetes
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Specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses
The pancreas
The system that controls body movements and sends messages between the brain and body
Nervous System
A brain disorder that slowly damages memory, thinking, learning, and organizational skills
Alzheimer's Disease
True or False: Cracking your knuckles can cause arthiritis
False
Helps patients regain movement after injury
A physical therapist
The smallest bones in the body are located in this part
The ear
The system that pumps blood and delivers oxygen throughout the body
Circulatory System
When the body doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen
Anemia
What is the innermost layer of the skin?
Hypodermis (Subcutaneous Layer)
A cardiologist
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination
The cerebellum
The system that produces and releases hormones
Endocrine System
Disease that makes bones weak and fragile, able to break more easily
Osteoporosis
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act