Human Anatomy
This organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
What is the heart?
The medical term for high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
This vitamin is essential for healthy skin and vision and can be found in carrots and sweet potatoes.
What is Vitamin A?
A viral infection that causes a characteristic red, bumpy rash and a fever.
What is measles?
This technology is commonly used to create images of the inside of the body without invasive surgery.
What is an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?
The largest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This term refers to the removal of a body part.
What is anectomy?
This mineral is vital for bone health and can be found in dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified cereals.
What is calcium?
This chronic condition is characterized by the body’s immune system attacking its own cells, particularly joints.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This type of doctor specializes in the surgical treatment of bones and joints.
Who is an orthopedic surgeon?
This organ is located in the chest and is responsible for gas exchange.
What are the lungs?
This condition is commonly known as a "stomach flu."
What is gastroenteritis?
This nutrient is primarily used by the body for energy and can be found in foods like bread, rice, and pasta.
What are carbohydrates?
This disease is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
What is AIDS?
This vaccine, developed by Edward Jenner in 1796, was the first to protect against a viral disease.
What is the smallpox vaccine?
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
A condition that affects the joints, often causing inflammation and pain.
What is arthritis?
This type of fat, commonly found in fish like salmon and in nuts, is considered heart-healthy.
What are omega-3 fatty acids?
A condition in which the body’s blood sugar levels are too high.
What is diabetes?
This surgical procedure involves removing a part of the colon and is commonly done to treat colon cancer.
What is a colectomy?
This long tube connects the throat to the stomach and is commonly known as the food pipe.
What is the esophagus?
This term refers to a partial or complete blockage of blood flow to the heart.
What is a heart attack?
This condition, often linked to a lack of iron, is characterized by fatigue and weakness.
What is anemia?
This condition causes the destruction of the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers, leading to muscle weakness and coordination problems.
What is multiple sclerosis?
This medication, developed in the 1920s, has saved millions of lives by treating bacterial infections.
What is penicillin?