digestive system
What is the main function of the digestive system?
Food breakdown, energy supply to the body and waste elimination.
Which organ controls the nervous system?
The brain
What are the main organs of the respiratory system?
the lungs
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
support.
What is one of the most important functions of the skin?
Protection.
Which is the longest organ in the digestive system?
The small intestine.
What are the functions of the nervous system?
Body control and perception, perception, thoughts and emotions, and balance
What are some of the upper organs of the respiratory system?
the nose, mouth, throat.
Which bone protects the brain?
the skull
What are some of the main components of the integumentary system?
skin, hair, nails.
the liver
Which cells are responsible for transporting information in the body?
The neurons
What is the name of a common respiratory illness?
the flu, the common cold.
How many bones does a human have?
206.
What important vitamin is produced in the skin with the help of sunlight?
Vitamin D.
What is the name of the organ that transports food to the stomach?
the esophagus
What is the name of the brain disease that causes memory loss?
(This disease is common in people aged 65 and over)
Alzheimer's disease
What are some of the organs located in the lower part of the respiratory system?
Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles
What are bones made of?
collagen and calcium phosphate,
What are the names of the structures that originate in the skin?
the annexes
What is the name of the mass of chewed food that passes through the esophagus?
A bolus.
What are the main parts of the nervous system?
the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
What actions can damage the respiratory system?
Smoking, exposure to polluted air, exposure to toxic substances
Which is the longest bone in the skeletal system?
the femur.
What is the name of the first layer of the integumentary system?
The epidermis.