Health Trivia - April 2025 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What body function is primarily a mechanism for thermoregulation, helping to cool the body down as it evaporates

sweating

crying

coughing

getting cold

What is the name of the clear, liquid part of blood?

plasma

water

saliva

tears

Which is the largest part of the human respiratory system?

lungs

larynx

bronchi

diaphragm

What is the most common type of respiratory disorder?

asthma

bronchitis

pneumonia

tuberculosis

What is the most common type of skin disorder?

acne

eczema

psoriasis

rosacea

Which mineral is essential for proper oxygen transport in the blood?

iron

vitamin C

calcium

potassium

Which is the largest organ in the human digestive system?

small intestine

large intestine

stomach

pancreas

What is not a type of muscle found in the human body?

rough

cardiac

smooth

skeletal

Which body system is responsible for breaking down food into usable nutrients, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream

digestive system

lymphatic system

skeletal system

respiratory system

Which body system is Composed of bones, cartilage, and ligaments, it supports the body, protects organs, and allows for movement

skeletal system

digestive system

respiratory system

urinary system

Which body system is composed of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle, and it's responsible for movement, posture, and circulation

muscular system

skeletal system

digestive system

nervous system

Which is not a type of human blood cell?

cuplets

white blood cells

platelets

red blood cells

Which is the largest muscle in the human body?

gluteus maximus (butt)

deltoids

biceps

triceps

What is the most common type of sleep disorder?

insomnia

sleep apnea

sleep exhaustion

sleep walking

What is the average number of teeth in an adult human mouth?

32

12

49

6

What is the most common type of food allergy?

peanut allergy

citrus allergy

berry allergy

melon allergy

Which mineral is essential for proper nerve function?

potassium

niacin

calcium

iron

What is the average number of hairs on a human head?

100,000

4,500

2,000,000

78,000

Which is the largest artery in the human body?

aorta

coronary arteries

carotid arteries

subclavian arteries

Which is the longest bone in the human body?

femur (thigh bone)

patella (knee cap)

tibia (leg)

fibula (leg)

Which vitamin is known as the “sunshine vitamin”?

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Vitamin B12

Vitamin C

How many muscles does the human body have?

over 600

about 325

over 1,200

about 65

How many lungs does the human body have?

two

three

four

one

What is the hardest substance in the human body?

tooth enamel

femur bone

skull

spine

How many times does the human heartbeat per day on average?

100,000 times per day

5,500 times per day

295,000 times per day

32,000 times per day

How many taste buds does the average human tongue have?

approximately 10,000

approximately 250

approximately 5,600

approximately 24,000

What percentage of the human body is water?

about 60%

about 95%

about 10%

about 25%

What is the best way to keep germs from spreading?

washing hands

spraying Lysol

mopping the floor

breathing fresh air

What color fruit or vegetable should you eat to get more Vitamin A?

orange

green

red

yellow

What is the name of the organ that helps your body break down food?

stomach

liver

large intestine

small intestine

How many chambers does the human heart have?

4

5

1

2

What is the name of the tube that carries food to the stomach?

esophagus

kidney

pancreas

brain

How many bones does a typical adult human have?

206

252

189

490

What is the largest organ in the human body?

skin

heart

brain

liver