Anatomy & Physiology
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
The prefix “tachy-” means this.
What is “fast”?
The human body needs this essential nutrient to stay hydrated and regulate temperature.
What is water?
This condition is caused by high levels of sugar in the blood due to problems with insulin.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This simple habit is considered the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing (or hand hygiene)?
The femur is located in this part of the body.
What is the leg/thigh?
The root word “cardio” refers to this organ.
What is the heart?
This macronutrient is the body’s main source of energy.
What are carbohydrates?
A person experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness may be having an attack of this respiratory condition.
What is asthma?
Getting a yearly shot for this virus helps reduce hospitalizations and protect vulnerable populations.
What is the flu (influenza)?
This system is responsible for producing hormones.
What is the endocrine system?
“Hematology” is the study of this.
What is blood?
Regular exercise can help reduce symptoms of this common mental health condition.
What is depression?
This disease occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, leading to possible paralysis or speech difficulty.
What is a stroke (cerebrovascular accident)?
What does the acronym “PPE” stands for?
What is "personal protective equipment"?
These tiny air sacs in the lungs are where gas exchange occurs.
What are alveoli?
The suffix “-ectomy” means this procedure.
What is surgical removal?
Regular physical activity helps lower the risk of this chronic condition affecting blood sugar levels.
What is type 2 diabetes?
In this condition, the heart cannot pump blood effectively, causing fluid buildup in the lungs and legs.
What is heart failure (congestive heart failure)?
These are the three levels of disease prevention in public health.
What are primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention?
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
“Bradycardia” refers to what heart condition?
What is a slow heart rate?
The recommended amount of sleep for adults per night is about this many hours.
What is 7 to 9 hours?
This autoimmune disease causes the immune system to attack the body’s own joints, leading to pain and inflammation.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This term refers to the number of new cases of a disease that develop in a specific population during a certain time period.
This term refers to the number of new cases of a disease that develop in a specific population during a certain time period.What is incidence?