Shifa Society
Human Body Basics
Dental facts
Medical Myths
Fun facts
100

What date and time do most Shifa Society events happen?

Tuesday , 5:00 pm or 5:30 pm

100

How many chambers does the human heart have?

Four
100

What is the main cause of cavaties?

Bacteria/plaque

100

Myth or Fact: You only use 10% of your brain

Myth

100

Approximately how many teeth does a healthy adult usually have?

32

200

Where was Shifa national conference? 

USC

200

Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood?

Kidneys

200

What do dentist call wisdom teeth?

Third molars

200

Myth or Fact: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.

Myth

200

Which sense is most strongly connected to memory?

Smell

300

Where did we distribute Dental Hygiene kits? 

Skid Row, LA

300

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin
300

What is hard outer layer of tooth called?

Enamel

300

Myth or Fact: The human body contains enough blood vessels to circle Earth multiple times.

Fact

300

What vitamin is important for strong bones and teeth?

Vitamin D
400

When was the Shifa Alumni Panel?

April 21st

400

Which blood cells help fight infection?

White blood cells

400

What drink is commonly associated with staining teeth over time?

Coffee

400

Myth or Fact: The brain continues developing into your mid-20s.

Fact

400

Which part of the body contains the smallest bones?

The ear

500

When was SHIFA Society Chapter founded at UCI?

2023

500

What part of the brain helps control balance and coordination?

The cerebellum

500

What is name of procedure used to straighten teeth using brackets and wires? 

Braces/orthodontic treatment.

500

Myth or Fact: Shaving hair makes it grow back thicker.

Myth

500

What is the name of the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?

The arteries