Digestive System
What is one of the roles of the digestive system?
-make energy from food
-get rid of waste
-possible others
TRUE OR FALSE
all bacteria is bad bacteria, and our immune system will work to kill it all
FALSE
dark chocolate
What is the main gas that our body uses/needs that we breathe in from the air?
oxygen
Where is the heart of a shrimp located?
In it's head
What is the role of saliva?
begin chemical breakdown of food
What type of blood cells are responsible for immune responses?
White blood cells
What type of exercise is best to perform for optimal cardiovascular health?
cardio
What is the main gas that we breathe out that our body produces but cannot keep too much inside?
carbon dioxide
How long does it take a sloth to digest it's food?
2 weeks
How many pints of saliva does the average person make every day?
2 pints
60,000 miles
13 pints
What animal lacks a stomach?
platypus
Where does most absorption occur within the digestive system?
Small and large instestines
What does AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER mean?
The immune system attacks a persons own body cells
What day and time do most heart attacks occur?
Monday mornings
5 lobes in total
-right lung has 3 lobes
-left lung has 2 lobes
How long can a tarantula survive for without food?
more than 2 years
How long did the longest attack of constant hiccups occur for?
Name 3 things that can affect your immune system
-diet
-sleep
-positive attitude
-stress
-exercise
How long, on average, does it take for blood to circulate from the heart all around the body?
45 seconds
What percent of waste is eliminated through your lungs just by simply breathing?
70%
How heavy is a blue whale's heart?
400 pounds