Phineas Gage's personality was severely altered after an iron rod pierced what part of his brain?

Health Trivia / January 24, 2024

Frontal Lobe. After the accident, Phineas lost his job and spent a year with P.T. Barnum's museum as a sideshow attraction.

Patients who present with traumatic injuries are evaluated using what score?

Health Trivia / January 23, 2024

Glasgow. The Glasgow Coma Score rates five categories of patient injury, with 15 a perfect score and zero indicating the most critical injuries.

What sort of muscle is located near the front of the body?

Health Trivia / January 23, 2024

Anterior. Anterior muscles are also known as ventral muscles.

What light-sensitive cells in the eye detect colors?

Health Trivia / January 22, 2024

Cones. The eye contains 6-7 million cones that provide color sensitivity.

Which body organ are hepatocyte cells from?

Health Trivia / January 22, 2024

Liver. Hepatocyte cells help remove toxins from the blood.

How much activity does the USDA recommend to sustain weight loss in adults?

Health Trivia / January 21, 2024

60 To 90 Minutes. The USDA recommends physical activity that does not exceed caloric intake.