Medical 1
Glycogen is the main way the body stores glucose—better known by what sweet common name?
Sugar
Which is the largest, strongest and longest bone of the body?
Femur (Thigh bone)
True or False: There is hair on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet.
False
False
True or False: Cutting your hair causes it to grow faster.
False (it's a myth)
Which disease is caused due to the improper production or use of insulin?
Diabetes
Which grow faster: fingernails, toenails or both?
Fingernails (up to 4 times faster)
What tool is used to listen to the inside of your body, such as your heartbeat?
a stethoscope
What machine do doctors use to take an image of your bones?
X-Ray machine
Where are your taste buds located?
On your tounge (also on the soft palate, cheeks, and lips)
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
3 lbs
Is your stomach located above or below your belly button?
Above your belly button
In which organ are the most nutrients from ingested food absorbed? esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or large intestine?
Small intestine
Which is the most common blood type? A, B, AB or O?
Type O
The lungs belong to which body system?
Respiratory System
What is another name for your large intestine: colon, duodenum, or pancreas?
Colon
Which of the following is absorbed in your large intestine: fats, proteins, or water?
Water (some vitamins too)
Where is your heart located? in the center of your chest, slightly to the right or slightly to the left?
Slightly to the left
If spread out the inner surface of what organ would be close to the size of a tennis court?
lungs (both lungs combined)
How much does the average brain weigh: 3 lbs, 10 lbs, or 23 lbs
3 lbs
What is the longest nerve in the human body? Hint: it's found in your legs.
Sciatic nerve
Does your digestive system start working before, during, or after your first bite of food?
Before (the sight and smell of food causes you to produce saliva)
What is the mucus produced in the respiratory system called? Phlegm, sputum, or mucus
Phlegm
What connects bones to other bones: cartilage, ligaments, or tendons?
Ligaments