Basic Health Facts
What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?
This mineral helps prevent anemia by supporting red blood cell production
- Iron
This common mental health condition is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
- Depression
This is the number of permanent teeth most adults have in their mouth.
- 32 teeth
Name 3 out of 4 of the major macromolecules and their monomers?
Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids
This number is considered a normal blood pressure reading.
- Around 120/80 mmHg
This vitamin is mainly obtained from sunlight exposure and supports bone health.
-Vitamin D
What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
- The cerebellum
This sticky film of bacteria that builds up on teeth can lead to cavities and gum disease if not removed.
- Plaque
This infection of the lungs can be caused by bacteria or viruses and fills the lungs with fluid
- Pneumonia
This medication relieves pain and fever but does not reduce inflammation.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
This is the recommended daily amount of fiber for most adults to help support healthy digestion (in grams)
-25 to 38 grams per day
This disease affects the brain and causes problems with memory, thinking, and remembering recent events, and is more common in older adults.
-Alzheimer’s disease
This mineral is added to many toothpaste brands and drinking water to help strengthen enamel and prevent tooth decay.
- Fluoride
This is the term for the process in which white blood cells engulf and destroy harmful bacteria or debris in the body
- Phagocytosis
The _____ rule helps people check moles for signs of skin cancer by looking at Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, and Evolving changes
- The ABCDE rule
This nutrient is required in the smallest amounts but is essential for regulating metabolism and supporting immune function, and it includes vitamins and minerals.
- micronutrients
This therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, often shortened to CBT.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This is the name of the hard outer layer of a tooth that protects it from decay and is the strongest substance in the human body.
- Enamel
This is the number of main layers found in the epidermis of the skin.
- 5 layers
This illness is usually not caused by a single virus, but can be caused by over 200 different types of viruses, including rhinoviruses and coronaviruses
-Common cold
This nutrient is essential for nerve function and muscle contraction, low levels can cause muscle cramps and arrhythmias
- Potassium
This neurotransmitter is often associated with mood regulation and is commonly discussed in relation to depression.
- Serotonin
This condition causes inflammation of the gums and is often an early stage of gum disease.
- Gingivitis
This is the chromosomal condition in which a male has an extra X chromosome
XXY (Klinefelter syndrome)