Skin Health
What common skin condition is characterized by inflamed pimples, often appearing during adolescence?
Acne
What part of your body does shampoo mainly clean?
The scalp
What term refers to the number of times your heart beats per minute?
Heart rate
What protective item should you wear to shield your eyes from harmful UV rays?
Sunglasses
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the term for the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin?
Exfoliation
What is the term for the natural oil produced by the scalp that helps protect and moisturize hair?
Sebum
What are the three main types of blood vessels in the human circulatory system?
Arteries, veins, and capillaries
What part of the eye controls how much light enters by adjusting its size?
Pupil
Which wall, built in 1961, divided a major European city until 1989?
Berlin Wall
What is the term for the outermost layer of the skin?
Epidermis
What protein is the main structural component of human hair?
Keratin
What major mineral helps regulate heartbeat and is important for normal heart function?
Potassium
What is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye?
Cornea
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What important function does skin perform to help regulate body temperature?
It controls heat through sweating and blood flow
Which vitamin deficiency is commonly linked to hair thinning and hair loss?
Iron
What condition is characterized by consistently high blood pressure?
Hypertension
Which vitamin is especially important for maintaining good vision?
Vitamin A
What is the name of the toy cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody
What is the term for oil glands in the skin that help keep it moisturized?
Sebaceous glands
What is the medical term for excessive hair loss from the scalp?
Alopecia
Which type of cholesterol is often called “bad cholesterol” because it can build up in arteries?
LDL cholesterol
What common vision condition makes distant objects appear blurry?
Myopia
In basketball, how many points is a free throw worth?
1