Myth Busting
You only use 10% of your brain.
Myth
Pointy teeth used for tearing food.
What are canines?
Tool used to measure body temperature
Thermometer
This is the largest organ of the human body, covering and protecting it.
Skin
This is the abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
CPR
All bacteria are bad for you.
Myth
The soft tissue inside your mouth that holds your teeth.
What is the gums?
A basic test that checks the electrical activity of your heart.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
Heart
This is the medical term for a high body temperature.
Fever
Antibiotics can only treat bacterial infections.
Not a myth
The hard, white part of the tooth that you brush
What is enamel?
This test measures the amount of oxygen in your blood using a finger clip.
Pulse oximeter
This is the longest bone in the human body.
Femur
This branch of medicine studies and treats cancer.
What is oncology?
You only need sunscreen on sunny days
Myth
A toothpaste ingredient that helps prevent cavities.
What is fluoride?
This imaging method uses high-frequency sound waves to see internal organs, blood flow, or a developing fetus.
Ultrasound
How many bones does the average adult human have?
206
This organization is responsible for approving many medications and regulating food safety in the United States.
FDA
You should drink 8 glasses of water per day.
People's needs vary based on height, weight and exercise.
The part inside the tooth that has nerves.
What is the pulp?
This tool allows healthcare providers to listen to your heartbeat and lungs.
Stethoscope
This organ produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar.
Pancreas
This organization is responsible for tracking and preventing the spread of diseases in the United States.
CDC