Muscular and Skeletal
What are two of the the three main functions (jobs) of the skeletal system
1. Support and Shape
2. Movement
3. Protects vital organs
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
Breathing. Gives the body oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide (waste)
What is the main function (or job) of the cardiovascular system?
To send oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body through the bloodstream.
What are the three main parts of the nervous system?
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is the main purpose of the digestive system?
To turn food into energy for the body
The largest bone in your body is...?
The femur
What do we exhale?
Carbon Dioxide
What are the three main parts of the cardiovascular system?
The heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood
What are the two parts of the central nervous system?
The Brain and the spinal cord
What are three of the 5 main parts of the digestive system?
Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, and Large Intestine.
What are two of the three main types of muscles found in the body?
Smooth Muscles - digestive system, respiratory system (involuntary)
Cardiac Muscles - heart muscles that help pump blood (involuntary)
Skeletal Muscles - Help move bones (voluntary)
What causes the lungs to take in oxygen and push out carbon dioxide (C02). What organ helps the lungs to operate?
The diaphragm. When the diaphragm contracts you breathe in and when it relaxes you breathe out.
Which carries blood AWAY from the heart? Veins or Arteries? What does the other do?
Arteries, veins bring blood back to the heart.
What are the types of nerves other than the central nervous system? Think about the edges of your vision.
Peripheral nervous system
Which part of the digestive system absorbs nutrients from food?
The small intestines
What are cords of connective tissues that attach muscles to bones?
Tendons
Which system does the respiratory work with to transport oxygen to all parts of the body?
The Circulatory system. The oxygen travels through the blood stream.
What is the name of the smallest type of blood vessel?
Capillaries
How do messages get to and from the brain to all parts of the body
The Nerves
What is inside your stomach that helps to break down food and separates the nutrients inside of food?
Gastric or Stomach Acid
How do your muscular and skeletal systems work together?
Your muscular system moves your bones to move your body.
What are the three main parts of the respiratory system?
Trachea, Lungs, and the diaphragm
How many chambers or rooms are in the human heart? Can you name at least one?
1. Left Atrium
2. Left Ventricle
3. Right Atrium
4. Right Ventricle
What body system does the nervous system control?
muscular
What system does your digestive system rely on to push food through your digestive organs?
Muscular System