Vocabulary
What tool can you use to make an observation?
A microscope
What does the circulatory system do?
It circulates blood through your body.
What are calories?
Calories measures the energy food has
What should you do before you eat?
Wash your hands to get rid of germs
What are organs made of?
Tissues
Where does bacteria live?
Everywhere!
What does the respiratory system do?
It helps you breathe.
Where did you find calories?
What does a well-balance diet mean?
It means to eat a variety of foods
What organ cleans blood and what system are they in?
Kidneys clean blood in the excretory system.
What are the 5 senses?
Sight, Touch, Hearing, Smell, Taste
What does the digestive system do?
It digests your food and get rid of solid waste.
What happens if you eat too many calories and exercise a little?
The calories turn into fat
Who should you see to stay healthy?
A doctor
Where is your liver and what does it do?
The liver secretes juices to help the body digest food in your belly / in the digestive system
What are cells?
The building blocks of life
What does the excretory system do?
It excrete toxins and get rid of liquid waste.
What happens if you do not eat enough calories?
You will be tired and can faint.
What can you do to stay healthy?
Wash your hands/body, get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, exercise
What organs are in the digestive system?
Small intestine, large intestine, stomach, liver
The villi reach out and absorb usable nutrients and water, passing them through the bloodstream into all the cells of your body.
What does absorb mean?
Absorb means to soak in a substance.
What does the excretory system and the digestive system have in common?
They get rid of waste.
What is the best way to burn calories?
Exercise!
What 6 nutrients does our body need?
Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates, Water, Vitamin C, Minerals
What organs are in the excretory system?
Kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra