Vocabulary
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
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This is the largest organ in the human body.
The skin
What are the five senses of the human body?
7 - 8 hours
Schedel
Cranium
What is the medical term for a high body temperature?
Fever
Where do you place the thermometer when taking someone's temperature orally?
Under the tongue
Where are the smallest bones in the human body located?
What is the recommended daily water intake for adults?
1,5 - 2 liters
Borstkas
Thorax
What is the correct term for medications given by mouth?
Oral
How often should you turn a bedridden patient to prevent bedsores?
Every 2 hours
Which part of the eye gives it its color?
Iris
Which nutrient (vitamine) is essential for healthy bones and teeth?
Vitamine D
Bekken
Pelvis
What is the term for a device used to help a person walk?
Crutches
Which procedure involves taking images of the breast to screen for cancer?
Mammogram
What is the purpose of red blood cells?
To carry oxygen from your lungs to throughout your organs.
What does the acronym "BMI" stand for?
Body Mass Index
Kuitbeen
Fibula
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
The term for a surgical operation to remove a limb.
Amputation
What are the five senses of the human body?
Sight - Hearing - Taste - Smell - Touch
What is considered a healthy blood pressure reading for adults?
120/80 mmHg
Sleutelbeen
Clavicula