ORGANS
Through which organ(s) do we BREATHE IN the air?
NOSE + MOUTH
Why Body Systems use the MOUTH?
DIGESTIVE + RESPIRATORY
Name 3 ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
CARBOHYDRATES, PROTEINS, MINERALS, VITAMINS, FATS + WATER
Do you ABSORB Oxygen when you sleep?
YES
What's the name of the TUBE that connects the mouth and nose with the BRONCHI?
TRACHEA
Which Systems take part in the NUTRITION?
RESPIRATORY, DIGESTIVE, CIRCULATORY + EXCRETORY
What's the most important MINERAL for our body? Why?
IRON. BECAUSE OUR BLOOD NEEDS IT
Do you need more Oxygen BEFORE or AFTER excercising?
AFTER
Where is the DIAPHRAGM?
UNDER THE LUNGS
Why is the RESPIRATORY System important?
Where does the GAS EXCHANGE occur?
ALVEOLI
What happens if you close your MOUTH and NOSE when you SNEEZE?
YOU COULD MAKE A HOLE IN YOUR TRACHEA
What are the ALVEOLI and where are they?
TINY SACS AT THE END OF THE BRONCHIOLES
Is the CIRCULATORY System connected to the RESPIRATORY System?
YES, THROUGH THE BLOOD.
Can we breathe CO2?
NO.
How do NUTRIENTS travel in our body?
What happens when the DIAPHRAGM CONTRACTS?
IT PULLS AIR INTO OUR LUNGS
What do we get from FOOD and AIR?
ENERGY
Name a food that contains CARBOHYDRATES and FATS
i.e. CHOCOLATE
Can we live with only 1 LUNG? If so, Would it affect your daily routines?
YES, BUT YOU WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO EXERCISE OR SMOKE