Spooky scary SKELETONS
What collection of bones protects your brain?
The skull
Where is your heart located?
The chest
What can we take when we’re sick to help us feel better?
medicine
Sometimes digestive issues can be embarrassing to talk about (like having gas or bathroom troubles). Is it still important to let someone know if you’re having these issues?
Yes! Tummy troubles or bathroom troubles can be very important to get help for.
What is the largest organ in your body? (Hint: it covers your whole body)
the skin
What bones protect your heart and lungs?
the ribs
What does the heart do?
pump blood around the body
What is one of the most common ways you can keep from getting sick?
Washing your hands
the stomach
Which organ controls everything your body does and feels?
the spine
How big is your heart?
About the same size as your fist
How long do you have to wash your hands for to get rid of all the germs?
20 seconds (sing happy birthday to yourself TWICE!)
Does your body absorb only the good parts of the food you eat, or also the bad parts too?
It absorbs both the good and bad things in the food we eat, which is why it’s so important to eat healthy.
Does your belly button do anything?
What part of the body has the most bones?
the hands (27 each, 54 total)
How many chambers does the heart have?
four
a vaccine
What is the longest part of your digestive system where the food spends the most time? (Hint: there is a large and small one)
There’s something else on your body that is made of the same stuff your hair is made out of. What part is that?
your fingernails
Name any of the three large bones that make up your leg.
Femur, tibia, or fibula
What system of the body is the heart part of?
The circulatory system
What bodily system is it that keeps you healthy?
The immune system
What does your stomach make to help break down food?
stomach acid
How many teeth does an adult typically have?
32 teeth (or 28 without the wisdom teeth)