Functions / Purpose (part 1)
What is the primary function of the immune system?
To protect the body from germs and invaders.
What is the main function of the digestive system?
To digest and absorb nutrients from the food you eat.
Name one part of the respiratory system?
Nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, lungs, or diaphragm
What vitamin is important for bone health?
vitamin D or calcium
What should you avoid touching with your hands?
Eyes, Ears, Mouth, and Nose
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
It gives the body its shape and holds organs in place.
What is the purpose of the muscular system?
To help with movement, posture, and balance.
Name one type of invader the immune system protects against.
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
What kind of foods have vitamin C (these are foods to help you not get sick)?
How long should you wash your hands?
20 seconds (the happy birthday song 2 times)
What is the main purpose of the respiratory system?
To pull in oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.
What is the purpose of chewing your food?
It breaks it down into smaller pieces for easier absorption.
What are neurons?
Nerve cells that transmit signals throughout the body.
What are some ways to keep your respiratory system healthy?
exercise, not smoking or vaping, avoiding breathing in pollutants (like dirt), avoid getting sick, or staying hydrated
How do we keep our digestive systems healthy?
•Drink enough water
•Eat fiber
•Add probiotics
•chew your food thoroughly.
•Avoid alcohol and smoking: can cause heartburn, acid reflux and stomach ulcers.
•Manage your stress
What is the main function of the circulatory system?
To move blood throughout the body.
What is the purpose of a vaccine or shot?
They prepare the immune system to fight specific diseases.
What do red blood cells do?
They carry oxygen to tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
What are some ways we can protect our skeletal system?
Having calcium and vitamin D, exercising, protecting ourself from injury
How can we keep our heart healthy?
•getting enough physical activity daily
• quitting smoking or vaping
•focusing on eating a plant-based diet
•getting seven to nine hours of sleep each night
•Chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and poor sleep push up blood pressure and inflammation and are tied to higher heart-attack risk
What is the main function of the nervous system?
It ends messages, or electrical signals, between your brain and all the other parts of your body.
What is the function of cardiac muscle?
It pumps blood throughout the heart.
Would an example of a voluntary muscle movement be a heartbeat or throwing a ball?
Throwing a ball
What happens if our brains don't get oxygen?
1 minute: Brain cells begin to die.
3 minutes: More extensive damage occurs, increasing the likelihood of lasting effects.
5 minutes: Death becomes imminent.
How can we keep our nervous system regulated (or healthy)?
1. Practice Stress Management
2. Optimize Sleep Quality
3. Embrace a Healthy Diet
4. Prioritize Daily Exercise
5. Practice Gratitude
6. Spend Time in Nature
7. Use Mindfulness Techniques
8. Limit Screen Time Such as Social Media, News and Gaming
9. Connect with Others
10. Process Your Emotions
11. Practice Self-Love and Self-Compassion Daily