Anatomy
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
Heart
Which organelle is the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
What is the smallest organizational unit.
an atom
This suffix at the end of a term means "inflammation"
"-itis"
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What gas do humans exhale as a waste product of cellular respiration?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What molecule carries genetic information in most living organisms?
DNA
What is the chemical formula for water?
H₂O
This autoimmune disease attacks melanocytes causing some patches of skin to be lighter
Vitiligo
What bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
Clavicle
What hormone helps lower blood sugar levels?
Insulin
What type of cell division produces two genetically identical daughter cells?
Mitosis
What number on the pH scale represents a neutral solution at 25°C?
7
Nephrologists specialize in this organ
Kidneys
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What are the four nucleotide bases found in DNA?
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine
What is the chemical symbol for potassium?
K
What is the medical term for an elevated body temperature commonly associated with illness?
Fever (pyrexia)
What is the anatomical name for the shoulder blade?
Scapula
Which type of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What type of blood cell is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells (leukocytes)
What type of chemical bond involves sharing electrons between atoms?
Covalent bond
What is the medical term for an abnormally fast heart rate?
Tachycardia