Human Body Review - Thompson

A

1

What do we call a part of the body that has one specific job?

Organ

2

What part of the body helps to send messages from the brain to the rest of the body?

Nerves

3

Tell me a part of the digestive system.

Mouth, teeth, esophagus, stomach, intestine.

4

How long does it take for blood to go all the way around your body?

1 minute

5

Give an example of a food that belongs to the protein group of the food pyramid.

Answers will vary

B

1

What do we call the frame that supports our body?

Skeleton

2

What tiny thing hides on your hands and can make you sick?

Germs

3

Tell me a part of the nervous system.

Brain, nerves.

4

How many bones does the human body have?

206

5

Give an example of a food that belongs to the milk group of the food pyramid.

Answers will vary

C

1

What part of the body helps to carry blood around the body?

Hint: They look like little blue lines on the skin.

Blood Vessels

2

A group of organs working together is called a ______.

System

3

What is the job of the muscular system?

To help your body move.

4

What was the name of the doctor who helped us learn about our body systems?

Dr. Welbody

5

Give an example of a food that belongs to the grains group of the food pyramid.

Answers may vary

D

1

What organ pumps blood around your body?

Heart

2

Tell me a part of the skeletal system.

Skull, bones, ribs, skeleton, joints.

3

Name one of the five keys to being healthy.

(Points for every correct answer)

Eat well, exercise, sleep, keep clean, get check-ups.

4

Give an example of a food that belongs to the fruit group of the food pyramid.

Answers may vary.

5

Which part of the skeletal system protects your brain?

Skull

E

1

What organ uses your nerves to send messages to your body?

Hint : It is also called the control center of your body.

The Brain

2

Tell me a part of the circulatory system.

Heart, blood, blood vessels, veins, arteries.

3

Name one of the categories on the food pyramid.

(Points for every correct answer)

Fruits, vegetables, bread, oils, milk, protien.

4

Give an example of a food that belongs to the vegetable group of the food pyramid.

Answers will vary.

5

Which part of the skeletal system protects your heart?

Ribs