General Human Anatomy
The organ that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
The heart!
Which season is usually the warmest of the year?
Summer
What simple daily habit helps protect you from germs and illness?
What is the state flower of Hawaii?
Hibiscus
Which sense often becomes weaker as we age, making conversations harder to hear?
Hearing
Is your spleen located on the right or left side of your body?
Left!
What should you apply to your skin to protect it from sunburn?
Sunscreen!
Which vitamin do we get from sunshine?
Vitamin D
What Hawaiian word means both "hello" and "goodbye"?
Aloha!
As we get older, our skin becomes thinner, making this more likely to happen.
Bruising
Which muscle helps you breathe in out?
What is the best drink to keep your body hydrated on a hot summer day?
Water
How often is it recommended for older adults to get a flu shot to help prevent illness?
Once a year
Hawaii is located in which ocean?
Pacific Ocean
What can happen to your joints over time, making it harder to move around?
Stiffness or arthritis
How many bones are in the adult body?
206 bones
What is the name of the longest day of the year, marking the start of summer?
Summer solstice
Drinking enough of this every day can help prevent constipation and dehydration.
Water
The Big Island of Hawaii is known for having these natural features that erupt.
Volcanoes
Losing this important mineral with age can lead to weaker bones and osteoporosis.
Calcium
What is the name of the largest bone in the body?
The femur!
Which juicy fruit is about 92% water and is a favorite summer treat?
Watermelon
What kind of appointment helps find health problems early, even when you feel well?
Check-up or screening
At a Hawaiian luau, what traditional food is made by roasting a pig underground?
Which organ’s ability to process medications slows down with age, sometimes requiring lower doses?
Kidneys