This organ pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
The Heart
This professional helps patients recover from injuries or surgeries by guiding them through rehabilitation exercises.
A Physical Therapist
In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick described the double-helix structure of this molecule, which carries genetic information.
DNA
This is the first thing you should do when you encounter someone who is unresponsive and not breathing.
Call 911/emergency services
This non-invasive imaging technique uses sound waves to create images of the heart, blood vessels, and organs.
An ultrasound
This organ is responsible for filtering and detoxifying blood and producing bile.
The Liver
This type of doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.
A Dermatologist
In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered this antibiotic, which revolutionized medicine.
Penicillin
This first aid procedure is used to help someone who is choking and unable to breathe.
The Heimlich maneuver
In this procedure, a small sample of tissue is removed for examination under a microscope, often to check for cancer.
This organ stores and concentrates urine before it is excreted from the body.
The Bladder
This professional specializes in drawing blood for tests, transfusions, and donations.
A Phlebotomist
This vaccine, developed by Jonas Salk in 1955, was the first to prevent a disease that caused widespread paralysis and death.
The Polio Vaccine
If someone is bleeding heavily from a wound, you should do this to help control the bleeding.
Apply Direct Pressure
This cosmetic surgical procedure is performed to alter the shape of the nose for either aesthetic or medical reasons.
Rhinoplasty
This organ is a part of the digestive system and absorbs water from undigested food, forming stool.
The Large Intestine
This specialist works with individuals who have vision problems, performing eye exams and prescribing corrective lenses.
An optometrist
In 1973, this disease became the first to be eradicated through a global vaccination effort.
Smallpox
If you suspect someone has suffered a head, neck, or back injury, you should avoid doing this until help arrives.
Moving them
This procedure involves the surgical removal of the appendix, often performed in cases of appendicitis.
Appendectomy
This organ in the upper abdomen produces insulin and enzymes to help digest food.
The Pancreas
This healthcare professional works with patients who have difficulty speaking or swallowing, often after a stroke or injury.
A Speech-Language Pathologist
In 2012, researchers developed this gene-editing technology, which allows scientists to modify DNA with unprecedented precision.
CRISPR (CRISPR-cas9)
For a sprained ankle, the recommended first aid treatment is R.I.C.E., which stands for rest, ice, compression, and this.
Elevation
This minimally invasive procedure involves using a camera and tools inserted through small incisions to perform surgery, often used for gallbladder removal.
Laparoscopic surgery