Name that Organ
Healthcare Professions
Medical Milestones
First Aid Facts
Common Procedures
100

This organ pumps blood throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

The Heart

100

This professional helps patients recover from injuries or surgeries by guiding them through rehabilitation exercises.

A Physical Therapist

100

In 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick described the double-helix structure of this molecule, which carries genetic information.

DNA

100

This is the first thing you should do when you encounter someone who is unresponsive and not breathing.

Call 911/emergency services

100

This non-invasive imaging technique uses sound waves to create images of the heart, blood vessels, and organs.

An ultrasound

200

This organ is responsible for filtering and detoxifying blood and producing bile.

The Liver

200

This type of doctor specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the skin, hair, and nails.

A Dermatologist

200

In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered this antibiotic, which revolutionized medicine.

Penicillin

200

This first aid procedure is used to help someone who is choking and unable to breathe.

The Heimlich maneuver

200

In this procedure, a small sample of tissue is removed for examination under a microscope, often to check for cancer.

Biopsy
300

This organ stores and concentrates urine before it is excreted from the body.

The Bladder

300

This professional specializes in drawing blood for tests, transfusions, and donations.

A Phlebotomist 

300

This vaccine, developed by Jonas Salk in 1955, was the first to prevent a disease that caused widespread paralysis and death.

The Polio Vaccine

300

If someone is bleeding heavily from a wound, you should do this to help control the bleeding.

Apply Direct Pressure

300

This cosmetic surgical procedure is performed to alter the shape of the nose for either aesthetic or medical reasons.

Rhinoplasty

400

This organ is a part of the digestive system and absorbs water from undigested food, forming stool.

The Large Intestine

400

This specialist works with individuals who have vision problems, performing eye exams and prescribing corrective lenses.

An optometrist

400

In 1973, this disease became the first to be eradicated through a global vaccination effort.

Smallpox

400

If you suspect someone has suffered a head, neck, or back injury, you should avoid doing this until help arrives.

Moving them

400

This procedure involves the surgical removal of the appendix, often performed in cases of appendicitis.

Appendectomy

500

This organ in the upper abdomen produces insulin and enzymes to help digest food.

The Pancreas

500

This healthcare professional works with patients who have difficulty speaking or swallowing, often after a stroke or injury.

A Speech-Language Pathologist

500

In 2012, researchers developed this gene-editing technology, which allows scientists to modify DNA with unprecedented precision.

CRISPR (CRISPR-cas9)

500

For a sprained ankle, the recommended first aid treatment is R.I.C.E., which stands for rest, ice, compression, and this.

Elevation

500

This minimally invasive procedure involves using a camera and tools inserted through small incisions to perform surgery, often used for gallbladder removal.

Laparoscopic surgery

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