Basic Medical Knowledge
What is the name of the doctor who takes care of your teeth?
Dentist
What does a bandage help protect?
A Wound/Cut
What is the name of the gas your lungs help you breathe in?
Oxygen
How long should you wash your hands to remove germs well?
20 seconds
What part of the body gives you the ability to smell?
What do doctors use to listen to your heartbeat?
A stethoscope
What medicine do people usually take to lower a fever?
Acetaminophen or ibuprofen
What happens to your heartbeat when you exercise?
It speeds up
What should you do if you get a cut?
Clean it and cover it
What carries messages through your body so you can move and think?
Nerves (the nervous system)
What is the body’s biggest organ?
The Skin
What should you always do before taking medicine?
Ask an adult or read the label
What food group helps build strong muscles?
Protein-rich foods
Why is it important to cover your mouth when you cough?
To keep germs from spreading
What part of the body can heal itself the fastest?
The tongue or skin (skin is fastest overall)
What do you call the system in your body that fights germs?
The Immune System
What do antibiotics help your body fight?
Bacteria
What kind of doctor works with broken bones?
Orthopedic doctor (orthopedist)
Why do damp hands spread germs more easily than dry hands?
Because germs transfer more easily on wet surfaces than dry ones.
What color are the cones in your eyes used to see?
Red, green, and blue cones
What organ pumps blood through your body?
The Heart
What is the name of a doctor who gives you shots and numbs you during surgery?
Anesthesiologist
What type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What vitamin do you get from sunlight that keeps bones strong?
Vitamin D
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Four