Skeletal
What do we call the place where two bones meet?
A joint
What is the main function of the heart's valves?
To keep blood flowing in only one direction and prevent backflow
Which organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020?
The World Health Organization (WHO)
What structure attaches skeletal muscle to bone?
Tendons
What is the main purpose of a vaccine?
To help the body's immune system fight against diseases
What is the name of the lower jawbone?
The mandible
What are the tiny vessels that connect arteries to veins and exchange nutrients?
Capillaries
The 1918 pandemic was commonly known as what?
The Spanish Flu
What is the large muscle located in the buttocks called?
Gluteus maximus!!
What is the purpose of a vaccine booster?
To boost immunity against a disease that may have faded over time
What type of bone is the carpals, and where are they located?
Carpals are short bones located in the wrist
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body?
The left ventricle
Hansen's disease is the official name for which ancient disease?
Leprosy
How many muscles are approximately in the human body?
600!
What was the first vaccine ever developed?
Smallpocks
What is the only bone in the human body not connected to another?
The hyoid bone in the throat, which supports the tongue
What is the name of the sound heard when blood flow is turbulent through a damaged valve?
A murmur
Which disease is estimated to have killed 56 million people throughout history?
Smallpox
Which muscle tissue lacks cross-striations and is found in the walls of hollow organs?
Smooth muscle
Which vaccine is recommended for adolescents to prevent certain types of cancer?
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine
What are the ossicles?
The three tiniest bones in the middle ear: malleus, incus, and stapes
If a patient has cold, hairless, and shiny skin on their lower legs, what do they likely have?
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), : a common circulatory condition where narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, usually the legs
Which animal is frequently identified as the natural reservoir for the Nipah virus, which caused a deadly outbreak in Malaysia in 1999?
Fruit bats (flying foxes)
Which muscle acts as the antagonist to the biceps brachii during elbow extension?
Triceps brachii
How often should adults receive a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) booster?
Every 10 Years!