Body Systems
Which system uses reflexes and nerves?
Nervous System
Muscle
How many senses are there?
5
How long does it typically take to digest a meal?
1-2 days (24-48 hours)
What makes you "you" and makes you similar to your family members?
DNA or traits
Which system supports your body and help you move?
Skeletal System
What is the main organ of the nervous system?
Brain
Name all of the senses.
Taste, smell, hearing, sight, touch.
Approximately how many cells do you have in your body?
Billions!
All living things are made up of ____________.
cells
Which system helps you to breathe?
Respiratory System
What is the largest organ of the human body?
Skin
Which sense do you use when you listen to music?
Hearing
How many teeth does an adult usually have?
32
What are the tissues that help you move and are controlled by the brain?
muscles
Which system contains the stomach and the intestines?
Digestive System
Which is longer - the small intestine or the large intestine?
Small intestine
Which sense uses the tongue?
Taste
How many bones in an adult human body?
206
What are the 3 types of fingerprints?
Arches, loops and whorls.
Which system is made up of the heart, blood vessels, veins and arteries?
Circulatory System
Name the organs where food is digested. (at least 3)
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines
Which sense use the largest organ of the body?
Touch (skin)
About how long is the small intestine?
20-25 feet or 6-8 meters
What is the nerve cell that carries messages through your body called?
Neuron