Organs
What is the largest organ?
Skin
T/F: As you age, you need less sleep.
False
Sleep patterns change, but at least 7 hours of sleep is still recommended
How long does food stay in the stomach?
40 minutes to 2 hours
T/F: The brain generates enough energy to power a lightbulb.
True
The brain generates approx. 20 watts of electricity
T/F: Plants can communicate with each other, sense gravity, and even react to sound
True
How much urine does the average bladder hold?
Up to 2 cups
Name 3 healthy sleep habits
Avoid screen time for at least 1 hour before bed
keep bedroom cool
Manage stress
Avoid large meals
Limit caffeine and nicotine
Exercise
Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily
Limit daytime naps
Where does digestion begin?
The mouth
Name 3 functions of the frontal lobe
-Emotion regulation
-Planning
-Decision making
-Motivation
-Judgement
-Memory
-Learning
What was the snow made out of in Wizard of Oz?
Asbestos
Which organ is responsible for creating urine?
Kidneys
T/F: You can sneeze while sleeping
False
Muscles relax during REM sleep and does not allow the trigger to sneeze
T/F: The stomach has its own nervous system.
True
Enteric nervous system responsible for digestion
At what age is the brain fully formed?
25
At what age do men reach emotional maturity?
46 :(
Which organ can regenerate?
Liver
How long should you wait to go to sleep after eating?
2 hours
Name two things that trigger GERD
- Tight pants, spicy food, medication, large meals, stress
How many thoughts does the average person have per day?
Approx. 60,000
95% of the thoughts are repetitive
T/F: Humans have approx. 60,000 miles of vessels in their body.
True
How many gallons of blood do your kidneys filter each day?
Approx. 52 gallons
What is the condition where you are conscious but you are unable to move your body?
Sleep paralysis
What is the network responsible for digestion and mental health?
Microbiome
What are three ways to manage anxiety?
- Exercise
- Meditation
- Grounding
- Breathing
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3