Digestive System
Where does digestion begin?
In your mouth when you chew your food.
What are the five senses?
Seeing, Hearing, feeling, smelling, and tasting
The throat is also known as the ______
The throat is also known as the pharynx
Which organ acts like a pump to move blood around your body?
The heart
The lungs
How many main organs are there in the digestive system?
6
What are the main organs of the Nervous system?
The brain, the spinal cord, the nerves, and the receptors
What is the shape of the trachea rings?
C-shaped
Which vessels carry blood away from the heart?
The arteries
Which organ has acids to churn the food?
The stomach
What is the main purpose of the digestive system?
The main purpose of the digestive system is to break down food for nutrients.
What are the main parts of the peripheral nervous system
The somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system
What is the main purpose of the respiratory system?
The main purpose of the respiratory system is to bring oxygen throughout the body so it can function.
On average your heart beats _____-______ times a day
On average your heart beats 86400-144000 times a day
Which system allows your body to respond when you touch a hot surface?
The nervous system
What is the esophagus?
It is the tube/pipe that carries food from your mouth to your stomach.
What are the parts of the spinal cord?
The cervical spinal cord, the throacic spinal cord, and the lumbar spinal cord
What are all of the main organs in the respiratory system?
The nose, the pharynx, the larynx, the trachea, the lungs, and the diaphragm
How many chambers does the heart have?
4 chambers
What is the name of the tiny sacs where oxygen enters the blood?
Alveoli
What is the name of the tiny parts in the small intestine that absorb nutrients?
Villi
What is the main purpose of the nervous system?
The main purpose of the nervous system is to allow you to react to the outside world.
What is the shape of the trachea rings and why?
The trachea rings are c-shape, so they support the trachea so it does not collapse and they help
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What protects your trachea or windpipe from food accidently going down it?
Epiglottis