Parts of the Body
This organ is responsible for gas exchange.
The lungs
The organization that coordinates responses to health emergencies, such as pandemics and natural disasters, providing support to affected countries.
World Health Organization
What mental health disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and lack of interest?
Depression
This chronic condition is characterized by high blood sugar levels due to insulin resistance.
Diabetes
This mental health professional is trained to provide therapy and counselling for a variety of psychological issues.
Psychologist
How many teeth does the average adult have?
32 teeth
This lifestyle factor is considered one of the leading causes of preventable death worldwide.
Smoking
This is the most common mental illness.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
This is a disease in which some of the body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.
Cancer
A medical doctor who diagnoses, treats and manages disorders of the brain and nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves).
This organ is responsible for detoxifying chemicals and metabolizing drugs in the body?
The liver
This term refers to the study of how drugs interact with biological systems.
Pharmacology
This type of therapy focuses on changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviours.
Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT)
What is the medical term for the sideways curvature of the spine that most often occurs in young adults during a growth spurt?
Scoliosis
Oncologist
This structure connects the brain to the spinal cord and is responsible for many involuntary actions.
The brain stem
What PICU is the abbreviation of in a hospital.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
This neurotransmitter is often linked to mood regulation and is targeted by many anti-depressant medications.
Serotonin
What is sepsis an infection of?
Blood
This career involves performing imaging procedures, such as X-rays and MRIs, to help diagnose conditions.
Radiologist
The amount of times a heart beats over the course of an average human lifespan.
3 billion.
The common name for the condition "epistaxis"
Nosebleed
this part of the brain is primarily involved in regulating emotions and is often found to be affected in mood disorders.
The amygdala
The MMR vaccine prevents which three diseases?
Measles, mumps, and Rubella
A medical professional who draws your blood and collects samples for laboratory tests, transfusions, research, or blood donations.
A phlebotomist