The Heart
The heart pumps what liquid through the body?
Blood
What is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries?
Blood Pressure
How does food get from the mouth to the stomach?
Through the Esophagus
Whats force causes objects to fall to the ground when dropped?
Gravity
What is the capital of Maryland?
Annapolis
How many chambers does the heart have?
Four
What is the name of the tool used to listen to the heart and lungs?
Stethoscope
What in the stomach helps break down the food?
Stomach acid
What liquid won't mix with water?
Oil
Where do we go to school, and what are we studying?
University of Maryland School of Medicine
What type of blood vessel carries blood AWAY from the heart?
Arteries
What can you feel in your neck, wrist, arm, and elsewhere that represents your heart beat?
The pulse
What is the first stop after the stomach?
Small intestine
If we have a LOT of milk and very LITTLE cereal, what is the milk to cereal ratio?
HIGH Milk to Cereal ratio
What are Baltimore's two professional sport's teams?
What is the mascot of the University of Maryland?
Orioles and Ravens
Terrapins (Terps)
Where does the blood go to pick up oxygen?
The lungs
How many different numbers are measured when you measure blood pressure?
Two - Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure
What is the stop after the small intestine?
Large Intestine (Colon)
If we have LITTLE milk and a LOT of cereal, what is the milk to cereal ratio?
LOW Milk to Cereal ratio
What food is the state of Maryland known for?
Maryland Blue Crab
What is the name of the largest blood vessel in the body?
The Aorta
What is the technical name for a blood pressure cuff?
Sphygmomanometer
What does "Gastro" mean in the word Gastrointestinal?
Stomach
What is the term used to described the relative quantity of one thing to another?
Ratio
What is the state sport of Maryland? (hint: think horses)
Jousting