Body Basics
What part of your body helps you see?
Your eyes
What should you drink lots of every day?
Water
What number do you call in an emergency?
911
What do we call a doctor who treats sick people?
A physician
How many times a minute does your heart beat?
Around 60–100 times.
What organ helps you breathe?
Your lungs
What should you do after using the bathroom?
Wash your hands
What do you put on a small cut?
A bandage
What is the medical word for your “heartbeat”?
Pulse
How many bones does an adult human body have?
206
What do red blood cells carry?
Oxygen
How many hours of sleep do most teens need?
About 8–10 hours
If someone is bleeding, what should you do first?
Apply pressure
What word means “medicine you take when sick”?
Medication
What is the average human body temperature in Fahrenheit?
98.6°F
What body part pumps your blood?
Your Heart
What food group do apples belong to?
Fruits
What do you do if you burn your hand a little?
Run it under cool water.
What is the doctor’s office called?
A clinic
What disease is caused by high blood sugar levels over time?
Diabetes
What body system includes your bones?
The skeletal system.
What is one thing you should do before eating?
Wash your hands
What should you do if someone faints?
Get help / tell an adult / call 911 if needed
What is the medical word for “broken bone”?
A fracture
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin