Body Parts
Which muscle is responsible for elbow extension?
It's the triceps.
Thumbs
Ex: Thumbs - Sabrina Carpenter
Name 3 high protein foods.
Ex: chicken, eggs and fish.
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
To distribute blood to the body and organs.
How many more bones do we have as children than as adults?
We have 300 as a child and 206 as an adult, which means 94 more bones.
What are hormones?
Are chemical substances that act as messengers in the body, transmitting signals between different cells and tissues.
Blood
Ex: Bad Blood - Taylor Swift
What is the only organ in the human body that doesn't feel pain?
It's the brain.
What is the function of the skeletal system?
Support the body and protect the internal organs.
What is the smallest and largest bone in the body?
The smallest one is the stapes, located in the middle ear, and the largest one is the femur, the thigh bone.
What is the main muscle responsible for breathing?
It's the diaphragm.
Heart
Ex: Heart Attack - Demi Lovato
What are the divisions of amino acids? And what is the meaning of each one?
They are divided into essential and non-essential amino acids. Non-essential amino acids are those that the body is able to produce and essential amino acids are those that are not synthesised and need to come from the diet.
What are the three main functions of the respiratory system?
The body's acid-base balance, lung defence and metabolism.
What is the biggest organ in the human body?
It's the skin. In adults, it measures 2m2 and weighs around 3.5kg.
What is the muscle tissue responsible for voluntary contractions called?
it's the striated skeletal muscle.
Face
Ex: Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Who was the first Brazilian to have a heart transplant?
It was João Boideiro, 55 years ago.
What are the functions of the digestive system?
It transforms food into nutrients and eliminates unused waste.
How much blood is in the body?
The human body contains around 5 litres of blood.
What is the aorta?
It's the main artery in the body
Bone
Ex: Bones - Imagine Dragons
Who is the father of modern anatomy?
Andreas Vesalius.
What is the main function of the nervous system?
Controls and coordinates the body's activities and responses to impulse.
What are the smallest blood vessels in the body?
They are the capillaries.