Human Anatomy
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
What does the prefix “cardio-” refer to?
Heart
What disease is caused by high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes
What tool is used to listen to heart and lung sounds?
Stethoscope
What vitamin is produced when skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
What bone protects the brain?
The skull (cranium)
What does the suffix “-logy” mean?
Study of
What respiratory disease causes difficulty breathing due to narrowed airways?
Asthma
What imaging technique uses sound waves?
Ultrasound
What vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer?
HPV Vaccine
What system controls hormones in the body?
The endocrine system
What does “derm” mean?
Skin
What common illness is caused by a virus and includes symptoms like fever, cough, and body aches?
The flu
What test measures heart electrical activity?
EKG / ECG
How many minutes of exercise per day are recommended for teens?
About 60 minutes
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What does “pulmo” refer to?
Lungs
What disease causes uncontrolled shaking and affects movement?
Parkinson’s disease
What scan combines X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the body?
CT Scan
What lifestyle factor is the leading preventable cause of heart disease?
Smoking
What structure connects muscles to bones and allows movement at joints?
Tendons
What does the suffix “-algia” mean?
Pain
What disease weakens bones over time?
Osteoporosis
What device measures oxygen saturation in the blood?
Pulse oximeter
What nutrient is essential for building hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Iron