Anatomy
What is the largest organ in the body?
Skin
What disease is caused by the influenza virus
Flu
What type of infections do antibiotics fight?
bacterial
What vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin"
Vitamin D
The invention of this tool in the 1800s enabled accurate blood pressure readings. (medical term)
sphygmomanometer
What bone is known as the collarbone
Loss of bone density, causing bones to become weak and brittle
What is osteoporosis
What is an example of an OTC pain reliever?
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil)?
What mineral is essential for bone health?
calcium
Who is known as the father of modern medicine
Who is Hippocrates?
What is the function of the pancreas?
produce insulin and enzymes for digestion
What condition is characterized by high blood pressure
Hypertension
What is the primary function of antihistamines
relieve allergy symptoms
What is the main source of energy for the body?
carbohydrates
What significant medical advancement occurred in the 19th century?
What is the discovery of anesthesia?
What part of the brain controls balance?
What is the cerebellum?
An infectious disease caused by a pathogen that can jump from non-human to a human and vice versa.
zoonotic disease
What is a substance with no therapeutic effect used as a control in testing new drugs?
placebo
what type of fat is always considered unhealthy?
Trans fats
Who discovered penicillin?
Alexander Flemming
What is the only bone in the human body that is not attached to another bone
hyoid
What is the leading cause of death worldwide
cardiovascular disease
What is the most commonly prescribed medication for high cholesterol?
statins
What is the term for the process of converting food into energy?
metabolism
What is considered the oldest medical profession?
Dentistry