General Science
What does the kidney do
filters waste in the blood
What does the skeletal system do for the body
It controls the movement and support of the body.
humans share 98.8% of their DNA with this animal
chimpanzee
uncontrolled division of your cells?
cancer
What is the fear of spiders called?
Arachnophobia
deadliest pandemic in history
The black death
biggest blood vessel in your body? (by diameter)
aorta
Does sneezing stop the heart? (T or F)
False, Sneezing can cause a change in blood flow and pressure in the chest, but it doesn't affect the heart's electrical signals and stop the heart from beating.
improper production/use of insulin
diabetes
Emetophobia
name the planets in order from closest to farthest from the sun
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
How long is the lifespan of a human red blood cell?
120 days
organ that is approx. 7 metres in length
small intestine
an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids
Conjunctivitis or pink eye
What is the fear of tight places/places that are difficult to escape?
Agoraphobia
What is the medical terms for high blood sugar
Hyperglycemia
What is the longest type of cell in the body?
Nerve Cell (or Neuron)
its said that because of this chemical compound, around 150 apple seeds can kill an adult human
cyanide
a bone disease that weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures.
osteoporosis
Fear of gaining weight?
Obesophobia
The word "muscle" comes from a Latin word meaning what?
little mouse
How many bones are there in a human foot?
26
What is the percent composition of each element that makes up out atmosphere? (just nitrogen and oxygen for now..)
78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen
most common disease in america?
coronary artery disease, or heart disease
Fear of the color white?
Leukophobia