Biology Basics
What do we call the study of living things?
Biology
What body system helps you breathe air in and out?
Respiratory System
Where does the food go right after you chew it up?
Esophagus
How many senses do we have?
Five
What can you do with soap and water to get rid of germs?
Wash your hands
What tiny building blocks make up all living things?
Cells
What muscle pumps blood all around your body?
Heart
What part of your body soaks up all the good stuff (nutrients) from food?
Small Intestine
Which part of your ear vibrates when sound waves hit it?
How many times should you brush your teeth each day?
two times
Name one thing we can learn by studying living things.
How they live, grow, stay healthy, or survive
What part of your body carries messages between your brain and your body?
Spinal cord
Name two nutrients your body needs to grow strong.
Protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals (accept any two)
Which two senses work together when you eat a delicious food?
Taste and smell
Why is it important to drink water every day?
It keeps your body hydrated, helps your cells work, and washes away waste.
What part of the cell is like the "boss" or "brain" of the cell?
Nucleus
Name two ways the respiratory system and circulatory system work together.
The lungs give oxygen to the blood; the blood carries oxygen to the body.
What is digestion, and why is it important?
Digestion breaks down food so the body can use it for energy and building blocks.
Name a type of joint that lets you swing your arm around.
Ball-and-socket joint (shoulder or hip)
How does eating a healthy diet help your immune system?
It gives your body vitamins and nutrients that help fight sickness.
Name two parts inside a cell and what they do.
Cell membrane (protects the cell), cytoplasm (holds everything), nucleus (controls the cell)
If you touch a hot stove, what two body systems work together to pull your hand away?
Nervous System and Muscular System
Which organ comes after the stomach in the path of digestion?
Small intestine
If you lose your sense of touch, what are two things that would be harder to do?
Feel pain, feel temperature, pick things up, move carefully (accept any two good ideas)
Name two habits that keep your heart healthy.
Exercising and eating healthy foods (accept good answers like sleeping enough too).