85+ Health Trivia Questions with Answers

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What is the scientific name for the common cold?

  • Rhinovirus
Dan A
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This is the flexible connective tissue that connects bones to other bones, helping to form joints

  • Ligaments
Dan A
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What is the name for the fluid-filled sacs in the joints that help absorb shock and reduce friction?

  • Bursae
Dan A
86 78

Which muscle runs from the upper arm to the elbow and helps with arm extension?

  • Triceps
Dan A
81 76

What is the practice of using water for physical and emotional healing called?

  • Hydotherapy
Dan A
83 83

What is the term for a type of therapy that uses physical touch to promote healing and relaxation?

  • Massage Therapy
Dan A
72 76

What is the term for the type of breathing that involves slow, deep breaths, often used for relaxation and stress reduction?

  • Diaphragmatic Breathing
Dan A
72 81

What is the term for the process in which the body adapts to stress or exertion by becoming stronger and more efficient?

  • Adaptation
Dan A
78 83

What is the term for the layer of fat that surrounds internal organs and helps regulate body temperature?

  • Subcutaneous Fat
Dan A
79 79

What is the term for the small, air-filled spaces within bones that help produce red blood cells?

  • Bone Marrow
Dan A
82 81

Which organ has the function of removing waste and toxins?

  • Liver
Dan A
91 78

What is the recommended daily amount of water intake for an adult?

  • 64 oz / 1.9 l
Dan A
61 69

What is the recommended minimum number of servings of fruits and vegetables per day for optimal health?

  • 5
Dan A
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Which essential nutrient helps the body produce hormones and neurotransmitters?

  • Magnesium
Dan A
57 63

Which essential nutrient helps the body produce energy and regulate metabolism?

  • B vitamins
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65 65

What nutrient allows the body to absorb and use calcium?

  • Vitamin D
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63 64

Which essential nutrient helps maintain a healthy immune system and promotes healthy skin, eyes, and bones?

  • Vitamin C
Dan A
65 60

Which essential nutrient helps produce red blood cells and transport oxygen in the body?

  • Iron
Dan A
58 65

What nutrient is crucial for building strong bones and teeth?

  • Calcium
Dan A
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Which type of diet emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and limits added sugars and saturated fats?

  • Mediterranean Diet
Dan A
61 62

What is the name of the workout that combines resistance and cardio for a full-body workout?

  • High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Dan A
63 65

What type of exercise helps build and maintain muscle mass?

  • Resistance training
Dan A
60 63

Which hormone regulates hunger in the human body?

  • Leptin
Dan A
69 78

How many hours of sleep is recommended for an adult to maintain optimal health?

  • 7-9
Dan A
65 59

Name the three macronutrients that the human body requires for energy.

  • Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat
Dan A
60 67

The process in which food is broken down into usable energy is called?

  • Digestion
Dan A
61 64

The average adult needs how many daily calories to maintain a healthy weight?

  • 2000
Dan A
60 64

Which organ inside the human body is considered the largest?

  • Liver
Dan A
68 66

How many bones make up the human skeletal system?

  • 206
Dan A
70 63

Which area of the body has the largest bone?

  • Leg
Russel Brown
72 64

Where is the gluteus maximus located?

  • The Buttocks
Russel Brown
54 92

When can adults start to pass the flu virus to others?

  • One Day Before Symptoms
Russel Brown
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What style of yoga is practiced in a very warm room?

  • Bikram
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What spice helps with nausea and motion sickness?

  • Ginger
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55 75

What should be taken daily to ward off osteoporosis?

  • Calcium
Russel Brown
54 78

What region of the brain controls appetite?

  • The Hypothalamus
Russel Brown
60 74

What organ is responsible for regulating metabolism?

  • Hypothalamus
Russel Brown
58 77

What kind of muscle contraction is also referred to as "static tension"?

  • Isometric
Russel Brown
60 74

What is the term used for a biofilm that builds up on the teeth?

  • Plaque
Russel Brown
51 78

What is the strongest muscle in the human body?

  • Heart
Russel Brown
53 70

What is the scientific study of human movement?

  • Kinesiology
Russel Brown
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What is the name for a sequence of yoga positions?

  • Vinyasa
Russel Brown
54 80

What is the most common contaminant found in fish?

  • Mercury
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What is the more common term for odontalgia?

  • Toothache
Russel Brown
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What is the main ingredient of Splenda?

  • Sucralose
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What is the correct term for the inflammation of one's gums?

  • Gingivitis
Russel Brown
63 74

What is the chemical name for salt?

  • Sodium Chloride
Russel Brown
63 88

What is the best thing to drink to keep you hydrated?

  • Water
Russel Brown
53 76

What is another word for an increase in muscle size?

  • Hypertrophy
Russel Brown
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What is another name for vitamin C?

  • Ascorbic Acid
Russel Brown
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