Body Breakdown
What organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
The Heart
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What medical device is implanted to help regulate an abnormal heart rhythm?
Pacemaker
Name a physician who specializes in musculoskeletal systems
- Orthopedic Surgeon
- Sports Medicine Physician
- Rheumatologist
- PM&R physician
What does ER stand for in a hospital setting?
Emergency Room
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
What vital sign measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries?
Blood Pressure
What type of imaging uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the body?
MRI
What condition is characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes
What is the main goal of public health?
To protect and improve the health of populations/communities
What muscle is primarily responsible for extending the knee?
The quadriceps / quadriceps femoris
What is the normal resting heart rate range for most healthy adults?
Answer: 60–100 beats per minute
What does an X-ray primarily use to create images of the body?
Radiation
What type of medication is commonly used to reduce bacterial infections?
Antibiotics
What is the primary purpose of health insurance?
To help cover the costs of healthcare services
During exercise, what molecule is commonly referred to as the cell’s primary energy currency?
ATP
A patient is experiencing difficulty breathing, wheezing, and chest tightness. What condition is most likely responsible?
Asthma
What material property describes how well a material can withstand an applied force without permanently deforming?
Elasticity
A patient has crushing chest pain that radiates to the left arm and is experiencing shortness of breath. What medical emergency should be suspected?
Myocardial infarction / heart attack
What field focuses on preventing disease and promoting health at the population level rather than treating individual patients?
Public health
What part of the nervous system is responsible for the "fight-or-flight" response?
The sympathetic nervous system
A patient suddenly becomes unconscious and has no normal breathing. What should you check for immediately before beginning CPR?
Responsiveness and normal breathing / signs of circulation according to current CPR protocol
What is biomedical engineering?
A field that combines traditional engineering principles with the biological and medical sciences to improve human health and healthcare
A patient has fever, neck stiffness, severe headache, and sensitivity to light. What potentially life-threatening condition should be suspected?
Meningitis
What term describes differences in health outcomes between different groups of people?
Health disparities