Bones & Organs
With our lungs, we inhale oxygen and exhale _____.
Carbon dioxide
What is it called when someone has a sensitivity to dairy products?
Lactose intolerance
True or false: antidepressants can take 4-6 weeks to start working.
True
What color is octopus' blood?
Blue
In what city do the characters of "Spongebob Squarepants" live?
Bikini Bottom
True or false: kids have more bones than adults.
True- we're born with about 300 bones, some fuse together and adults have 206.
What are some things that might cause an asthma "flare up"?
Being sick, cigarette smoke, smog, allergens in air (dander, pollen, mold), exercise, air temp (cold/dry or hot/humid air), & strong emotions (stress, laughing, crying).
What fruit can interact with some psych meds- apple, orange, or grapefruit?
Grapefruit
Some animals have more than one stomach- what is at least one animal that does?
Cows, sheep, goats, giraffes, camels
Which pop artist broke the record for the most simultaneous entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2020 for her album "folklore."
This part of our brain is in charge of critical thinking, judgment, movements, and self control.
Frontal lobe- fully developed at age 25
Celiac disease is caused by an intolerance to this (hint: it's found in bread/wheat/rye).
Gluten
What are the 3 reactions we can have when confronted with "danger"?
Fight, flight, or freeze
For this animal, it's the males that get pregnant and give birth.
Seahorses
What is the name of the main character in the anime series "Naruto," who aspires to become the strongest ninja and leader of his village?
Naruto Uzumaki
The brain stem controls involuntary muscles in our body, which are ones that work automatically without having to think about them. What are some examples of this?
Breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, reflexes (sneezing, coughing, hiccupping, swallowing)
Hepatitis is the inflammation of what organ? Bonus points: how many types are there?
Liver & 3: A, B, C.
What are nerves?
Small wires that run from your brain to other parts of your body. Nerves send signals to your body. You need nerves to feel things with your skin and to move your muscles.
True or false: dolphins only allow half of their brain to sleep at a time.
True- dolphin's breathing is not automatic so they need to be semi-conscious to keep breathing and to be aware of any predators.
What is the best-selling video game of all time, originally released by Nintendo in 1985?
Super Mario Bros
Our pancreas produces this hormone which helps our body use glucose (sugar).
Insulin
What does autoimmune mean? Bonus points for examples of diseases.
When our body mistakenly attacks its own cells thinking they're "invaders," examples include type I diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn's disease, inflammatory bowel disease.
What neurotransmitter do most antidepressants affect? Nickname: "feel good hormone"
Serotonin
What type of leaves do koalas eat that are toxic to most other animals?
Eucalyptus
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what is the name of Thor's hammer?
Mjolnir