Skeletal System
Name one main function of the skeletal system.
Gives body structure
protects the organs
helps you move
Is the spinal cord part of the nervous system?
yes
Is the pelvis in the Digestive system?
What is one main function of the muscular system?
helps you lift things
pumps blood
helps you move
what system does it work closely with?
The circulatory system
What does your ribs protect?
Your heart and liver
Why does the nervous system work with all of the other systems?
Because the brain tells the whole body what to do.
What is one of the main functions of the digestive system?
The digestive system consists of the parts of the body that work together to turn food and liquids into the building blocks and fuel that the body needs.
True or false. Biceps are the arm muscle and this muscle can be used to pick something up.
True
What's the main function of the respiratory system?
Your lungs and respiratory system let you take in fresh air, get rid of stale air, and allow you to talk.
Name two main parts of your skeletal system
Any right answer is possible
What is the boss of the whole body?
The brain.
What letter does the esophagus look like?
The letter J.
Does the muscular system help with posture and body position?
yes
What bones protect the heart and lungs?
The ribs.
Is the tendons part of the skeletal system?
no it is a muscle
True or false: The mitral valve is part of the nervous system.
False
The esophagus is...
A) about 7 inches long
B) about 10 inches long
C) 23 inches
About 10 inches!
Where is the tricep muscle located on the body?
The back of the arm
About how many alveoli is in your lungs?
(hint: it's more than 100)
600 million
Where is your ulna?
Below the elbow
What is the the communicator of the nervous system?
Neuron
How long would an adult small intestine be if it was stretched out?
About 22 feet long!
True or false. A skeletal muscle is not an organ.
False
Why do we hiccup?
it's because the diaphragm moves in a funny way that causes you to breathe in air suddenly, and that air hits your vocal cords when you're not ready.