BRAIN
What does the brain do? A) Store memories B)Form emotions C) Solve problems D) Control the body E) All of the Above
E)All of the Above
How many bones are in the human body? A) 113 B)206 C) 34 D) 458
B) 206
What is the average length of a human tongue? A) 4 inches B) 1 inches C) 2 inches D) 3 inches
A) 4 inches and the average length of a giraffe's tongue is 19 inches.
How many muscles are in the human body? A) 46 B) 208 C) 530 D) 650
D) 650
Our skin houses which of the five senses? A) Smell B) Taste C) Sight D) Touch E) Hearing
D) Touch
What protects the brain? A) Skull B) Heart C)Lungs D) Kidneys
A) Skull
What hard mineral is the main element in our bones? A) Magnesium B) Iron C) Calcium D) Potassium
C) Calcium
TRUE OR FASLE. As you grow older, your sense of smell tends to get worse.
TRUE.
Tendons connect... A) Muscles to Bones B) Skin to Bones C) Biceps to Triceps D)Skin to Muscles
A) Muscles to Bones
Which of the following is a function of our ears? A) To help us balance B) To perceive sound C) To ventilate the body D) Both A and B D) All of the Above
D) Both A and B
Which of the following is NOT a function that is controlled by the brain stem? A) Breathing B) Blinking C)Vision D)Heart Rate
C)Vision
What is the purpose of cartilage? A) To prevent bones from wearing out B) To provide a smooth, durable material for joints C) To prevent bones from rubbing against each other D)All of the Above
D)All of the Above
What do our noses and tongues warn us about? A) Smoke or other dangerous fumes B) Hot food C) Rough or sharp food D) Rotten food E) All of the Above
E) All of the Above
TRUE OR FALSE. You can take care of your muscles by eating correctly.
TRUE. You can keep muscles healthy by eating plenty of protein and good food every day. Stretching before and after you exercise can help. And don’t forget to exercise, of course.
TRUE OR FALSE. Shivering is caused by hundreds of muscles expanding and contracting to produce heat and make us warmer.
TRUE.
TRUE OR FALSE. The left side of the brain controls the left half of the body and the right side of the brain controls the right half of the body.
FALSE.
What should you drink to make your bones stronger?A) Soda B) Coffee C) Sports Drinks D) Milk E) Energy Drinks
D) Milk
TRUE OR FALSE. Smelling makes food taste better
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE. It takes more muscles to frown then to smile.
FALSE. It takes 17 muscles to smile and 43 muscles to frown. All the more reason to smile instead of frown!
TRUE OR FALSE. Humans can hear higher pitch sounds than cats and dogs.
FALSE.
How much does the human brain weigh? A) 3 ounces B) 3 pounds C) 30 pounds D) 30 ounces
B) 3 pounds. The human brain weighs 3 pounds and is made up of 60% fat.
TRUE OR FALSE. The smallest bones are in the ear.
TRUE
Which two senses often work together? A) Seeing and Smelling B) Smelling and Tasting C)Seeing and Hearing D) Smelling and Hearing
B) Smelling and Tasting
TRUE OR FALSE.Muscles can grow smaller
TRUE.Some muscles, such as those in your arms and legs, grow larger if you exercise them and become smaller if you don’t.
TRUE OR FALSE. All movement in the body is controlled by muscles.
TRUE. Some muscles work without us thinking, like our heart beating, while other muscles are controlled by our thoughts and allow us to do stuff and move around. All of our muscles together make up the body's muscular system.