anatomy
What allows air to pass into the lungs?
the trachea
What is the #1 way to prevent disease?
Wash hands
What is the largest part of hospital staff?
Nurses
what does chronic mean?
a recurring condition
What does HOSA stand for?
Health Occupations Students of America
What is the longest bone in the body?
The femur
What are the two main categories for diseases?
Infectious and non-infectious
What percentage of the human body is made of water?
60%
What does the term oste mean?
bone
What are Hosa's official colors?
Navy blue, medical white, and maroon
Which body cavity contains the brain?
Cranial cavity
What is an acute disease?
a condition that has a sudden onset and lasts for a short period of time
How many bones are babies born with?
300
What does DNR stand for?
Do not resuscitate
Which organization does HOSA partner with to promote blood donation and safety awareness?
The American Red Cross
The pancreas produces what hormone?
Insulin
What does AIDS stand for?
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
How many gallons a day does the heart pump?
2000
what does edema mean?
swelling
What organization does HOSA work with for the "be the match program"?
NMDP
What organ stores bile?
The gallbladder
What is the leading cause of death in the U.S.?
heart disease
How many times a day does the heart beat?
100,000
What does COPD stand for?
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
what u.s state was hosa founded in?
Texas!