Anatomy
What organ pumps blood through the body?
The heart
What tool measures body temperature?
Thermometer
Who checks vital signs and assists patients?
Nurse
What disease is caused by lack of insulin?
Diabetes
What blood type is the universal donor?
O-negative
What carries oxygen from the lungs to the body?
Red blood cells
What test measures blood sugar levels?
Glucose test
Who diagnoses illnesses and prescribes treatment?
Doctor
What contagious illness causes coughing, fever, and fatigue?
Influenza
What cells fight infection?
White blood cells
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Four
Which imaging uses radiation to see bones?
X-ray
Who preforms medical imaging scans?
Radiologic Technologist
What condition is caused by narrowed airways and causes wheezing?
Asthma
What part of blood helps clot?
Platelets
Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Kidneys
What scan uses magnets instead of radiation?
MRI
Who helps patients regain movement after injury?
Physical Therapist
What condition is caused by low iron levels in the blood and can lead to fatigue, weakness, and pale skin?
Anemia
What protein helps defend against pathogens?
Antibodies
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
What test checks electrical activity of the heart?
ECG/EKG
Who studies diseases in lab samples?
Pathologist
What viral disease attacks the immune system?
HIV
What helps the immune system prepare for disease?
Vaccines