Anatomy
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
A. Liver
B. Heart
C. Lung
D. Kidney
Heart
What does “cardio” refer to?
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Skin
D. Bones
Heart
Which healthcare professional is trained to provide and coordinate nursing care for patients?
A. Pharmacist
B. Registered Nurse
C. Radiologist
D. Dentist
Registered Nurse
Which condition involves the body having difficulty regulating blood glucose?
A. Asthma
B. Diabetes
C. Arthritis
D. Migraine
Diabetes
What is the normal number of lungs in the human body?
2
Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste from the blood and producing urine?
A. Stomach
B. Pancreas
C. Kidneys
D. Gallbladder
Kidneys
What does the prefix “neuro-” refer to?
A. Nervous system
B. Digestive system
C. Muscles
D. Blood
Nervous system
Which professional specializes in medications and how they are safely used?
A. Pharmacist
B. Physical therapist
C. Paramedic
D. Surgeon
Pharmacist
Asthma mainly affects which body system?
A. Respiratory
B. Digestive
C. Skeletal
D. Urinary
Respiratory
What blood cells primarily help fight infection?
A. Red blood cells
B. White blood cells
C. Platelets
D. Plasma
White blood cells
Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for balance and coordination?
A. Cerebellum
B. Frontal lobe
C. Brainstem
D. Temporal lobe
Cerebellum
What does “tachycardia” mean?
A. Slow breathing
B. Fast heart rate
C. Low blood pressure
D. High temperature
Fast heart rate
Which healthcare professional helps patients improve movement and physical function after injury or illness?
A. Respiratory therapist
B. Physical therapist
C. Pathologist
D. Dietitian
Physical therapist
Which condition is associated with persistently high blood pressure?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hypertension
C. Anemia
D. Pneumonia
Hypertension
What is the main job of red blood cells?
A. Fight infection
B. Carry oxygen
C. Form hormones
D. Digest food
Carry oxygen
What is the largest organ of the human body?
A. Liver
B. Lungs
C. Skin
D. Small intestine
Skin
What does “hypoglycemia” describe?
A. Low blood sugar
B. High blood sugar
C. Low oxygen
D. High blood pressure
Low blood sugar
Which healthcare professional is trained to provide advanced emergency care before a patient reaches the hospital?
A. Paramedic
B. Medical assistant
C. Dentist
D. Optometrist
Paramedic
Anemia is commonly associated with a reduced ability of the blood to carry what?
A. Calcium
B. Oxygen
C. Glucose
D. Hormones
Oxygen
What is the main function of platelets?
A. Transport oxygen
B. Help blood clot
C. Produce insulin
D. Destroy nutrients
Help blood clot
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood out to the rest of the body?
A. Right atrium
B. Right ventricle
C. Left atrium
D. Left ventricle
Left ventricle
What does “bilateral” mean?
A. Above the body
B. On one side
C. On both sides
D. Below the body
On both sides
Which physician specialty focuses on diagnosing disease by examining tissues, cells, and laboratory findings?
A. Dermatology
B. Cardiology
C. Pathology
D. Orthopedics
Pathology
Which condition occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted or a blood vessel in the brain ruptures?
A. Asthma attack
B. Stroke
C. Kidney stone
D. Ulcer
Which hormone helps regulate blood glucose by allowing cells to take in glucose?
A. Melatonin
B. Insulin
C. Adrenaline
D. Estrogen
Insulin