Human Body
What organ pumps blood through the body?
Heart
Doctor who treats children?
Pediatrician
What nutrient is the main source of energy for the body?
Carbohydrates (Carbs)
What organ filters blood to make urine?
Kidneys
Common term for the patella?
Kneecap
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
Medical Term for High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension
What nutrient builds and repairs muscles?
Proteins
Which body system includes the brain and spinal cords?
Nervous System
Medical term for the windpipe?
Trachea
What organ takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide?
Lungs
What type of microorganism causes the flu?
Virus
How many minutes of physical activity are recommended per day for teenagers?
1 Hour
What organ detoxifies chemicals and drugs?
Liver
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What is the name for a disease that spreads quickly and effects many people?
Epidemic
What mineral is important for strong bones and found in milk?
Calcium
What body system uses white blood cells to protect from illness?
Immune System
Medical term for a broken bone?
Fracture
What is the name of the dome-shaped muscle that plays a large role in breathing?
Diaphragm
Chronic disease where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar?
Diabetes
Term for the rate that the body uses energy while at rest?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
Name of the muscle layer of the heart wall that does the pumping?
Myocardium
Largest artery in the human body?
Aorta