Human Body Anatomy
What is the name for the sideways curvature of the spine?
Scoliosis
What does an audiologist do?
Specialize in managing disorders in hearing, ear problems, and balance
What do skeletal muscles attach to?
Bones
What is the colorful part of the eye called?
The iris
What is the L&D department in a hospital?
labor & delivery
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What does a respiratory therapist do?
care for patients with lung/breathing problems
Which body system is responsible for fighting off diseases?
Immune system
What is the universal blood type anyone can accept?
O neg
What is the outermost layer of skin called?
epidermis
How many teeth do adults have, including wisdom teeth?
32
What does an opthamologist do?
a specialist who studies eye diseases/disorders
Your brain is the control center of what body system?
Nervous
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive _______
sweating
What is the largest bone in the human body?
What is the body's largest muscle?
The gluteus maximus
What does a phlebotomist do?
Draws blood from patients for testing/donation
Where does the digestive system actually begin?
The mouth
What percentage of the body is made up of water?
60%
How many ribs are in the human body?
24 (12 pairs)
Name 1 of the 2 body parts that never stop growing.
A nephrologist specializes in the treatment of diseases affecting which organ?
Kidneys
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
Which bodily organ doesn't feel pain?
The brain
How many pounds of skin do humans lose each year?
1.5 pounds