2 Truths/ 1 Lie
A. The Femur is the longest bone in the body
B. The humerus is located in the thigh.
C. The patella is your knee bone.
B is the lie
Chronic condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels.
Diabetes
A. The diaphram contracts during inhalation.
B. The trachea is posterior to the esophagus.
C. The right lung has 3 lobes.
B is the lie
Inflammation of the bronchial tubes causing cough and mucus production?
Bronchitis
What's the largest muscle in the human body?
Gluteus Maximus
A. The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions.
B. The spleen filters blood and supports immune function.
C.The gallbladder produces bile.
C is the lie
Autoimmune disorder that targets synovial joints leading to pain and deformity.
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the superficial layer of skin called?
The epidermis
A. Heartbreak can cause physical symptoms that feel like a heart attack.
B. Heart attacks are actually more common in the winter.
C. A "big heart" (cardiomegaly) is usually just a sign of being extra compassionate
C is the lie
Autoimmune destruction of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system leading to impacted nerve conduction.
Multiple Sclerosis
A. Your skin is the largest organ in your body.
B. You can lose three-quarters of your liver, and it will regenerate.
C. Your heart stops for a split second every time you sneeze.
C is the lie
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that attacks motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and eventually respiratory failure.
McSteamy/ Eric Dane recently died from this.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
How many phalanges are in the human body? BE CAREFUL WITH THIS QUESTION. Do the math. Remember how many phalanges are in each finger and each toe.
56 phalanges! 3 phalanges on each finger and each toe, except for the thumb and the big toe which only have 2 phalanges. That means there are 14 phalanges on each hand and each foot. (proximal, intermediate, and distal)