The Human Body: Health & Wellness

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Instructions: Learn fascinating facts about the human body, health, nutrition, and wellness.

1.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
A
186
B
226
C
206
D
246
2.
What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
A
Lungs
B
Heart
C
Liver
D
Brain
3.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
A
Skin
B
Lungs
C
Liver
D
Brain
4.
Which vitamin does your body produce when exposed to sunlight?
A
Vitamin A
B
Vitamin C
C
Vitamin D
D
Vitamin B
5.
What is the recommended amount of water to drink daily for most adults?
A
About 8 cups
B
2-3 cups
C
4-5 cups
D
12-15 cups
6.
What mineral is essential for strong bones and teeth?
A
Potassium
B
Iron
C
Zinc
D
Calcium
7.
What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?
A
40-50 beats per minute
B
140-160 beats per minute
C
60-100 beats per minute
D
110-130 beats per minute
8.
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for memory?
A
Hippocampus
B
Frontal lobe
C
Brain stem
D
Cerebellum
9.
What type of exercise is walking generally classified as?
A
Plyometric
B
Isometric
C
Aerobic
D
Anaerobic
10.
What is the body's normal temperature in Fahrenheit?
A
97.6°F
B
98.6°F
C
99.6°F
D
96.8°F
11.
Which nutrient is the body's primary source of energy?
A
Carbohydrates
B
Protein
C
Vitamins
D
Fat
12.
Approximately how many hours of sleep per night do most health experts recommend for adults?
A
7-9 hours
B
10-12 hours
C
4-5 hours
D
5-6 hours
13.
What is the name for the tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen enters the blood?
A
Bronchi
B
Trachea
C
Alveoli
D
Capillaries
14.
Which type of cholesterol is often called 'good' cholesterol?
A
Triglycerides
B
LDL
C
HDL
D
VLDL
15.
How many muscles are there approximately in the human body?
A
About 800
B
About 400
C
About 200
D
About 600

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