Gustation
Taste
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
What does the Greek letter “π” represent in math?
Pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
Which organelle is known for packaging and shipping proteins?
Golgi apparatus (or Golgi complex)
What does the prefix Hypo mean? (e.g., hypoglycemia, subcutaneous)
Below, under, deficient
What are the 5 different tastes?
Sweet, Salty, Sour, Bitter, Umami
Which organ produces insulin?
The pancreas
When is Einstein's birthday?
March 14
What structure surrounds an animal cell?
Cell Membrane
What does the medical prefix Contra mean? (e.g., contraindication)
Against, opposite
Where are your taste receptors located?
Located on your taste buds
How many bones are in an adult human body?
206
How long in miles is Pi Day’s “Pi” parade in San Francisco?
3.14 miles
Which type of transport requires energy to move molecules against a concentration gradient?
Active Transport
What does the medical prefix Eu mean? (e.g., eupnea)
Good, normal
Does Gustation change for older people vs younger people?
Gustatory function declines with age, with significant changes to taste buds generally beginning around age 50 and becoming more pronounced by age 60
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The Femur (thigh bone)
What are the first 20 digits of pi?
3.14159265358979323846
What are the three components shared by all cells?
Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA.
What does the medical prefix Dys mean? (ex. Dyspnea)
Painful, difficult, abnormal
What are papillae?
Small bumps on the tongue that contain taste buds.
What is the hardest substance in the human body?
Tooth enamel
How many years has Pi Day been celebrated as a national holiday in the U.S. as of 2025?
16 years
What are the three components of the cytoskeleton?
Microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
What does the medical prefix Tachy mean? (e.g., tachycardia)
Fast, rapid