Pumps and Valves
The organ that pumps blood in the body.
The heart!
When we exhale, which gas is our body getting rid of?
CO2
What organ connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What is the largest organ of the Human Body?
The skin
Which lobe of the brain the most anterior?
Frontal lobe
What is the primary function of the red blood cell?
Carry and deliver oxygen
What is the main function of the diaphragm?
Inspiration/Expiration
(creating negative intrathoracic pressure)
Which part of the intestines is closest to the stomach?
Duodenum
Which organ on the right side of your abdomen helps remove toxins from the body?
Liver
These cells transmit electrical signals throughout the brain and nervous system.
Neurons
What is the average resting heart rate for a healthy adult?
A) 30-50 beats per minute
B) 60-100 beats per minute
C) 120-150 beats per minute
D) 200-250 beats per minute
B) 60-100 BPM
These tubes carry air from the trachea to the lungs.
Bronchi
What is the primary function of the Colon?
A) Store stool
B) Break down food into nutrients
C) Absorb water and electrolytes
D) Make gas
C) Absorb water and electrolytes
What is the main system in the body that is responsible for producing hormones?
Endocrine System
Which lobe of the brain processes visual information?
Occipital lobe
What is the name of the protein that gives red blood cells their color and helps transport oxygen?
Hemoglobin
This condition, often caused by smoking, involves difficulty expelling air out of the lungs
COPD
What do you call the wave-like motion of the digestive system that propels food forward?
Peristalsis
Which organ releases the hormones insulin and glucagon?
Pancreas
What part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Cerebellum
Tricuspid valve
What is the name of the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange happens?
Alveoli (alveolus)
When you eat, which enzyme in saliva helps break down starch into sugar?
A) Pepsin
B) Amylase
C) Lipase
D) Protease
B) Amylase
Which organs sit directly on top of the kidneys?
(Hint: They release epinephrine and cortisol)
Adrenal glands
How many cranial nerves are there?
12