Skin
The skin is the largest organ in the body.
True!
What is the organ that pushes blood around your body?
Heart
What gives your body shape and support?
Your skeleton
What organ controls your body?
Your brain
Where does digestion start?
In the mouth, chewing and saliva.
Name one way to protect your skin.
sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate clothing for the weather, clean cuts and cover them with a bandage.
What are the tubes called that carry blood?
Blood vessels (Veins and arteries)
What protects your heart and lungs?
Ribs
What are your five senses?
touch, sight, smell, taste, hearing
What organ uses acid to break down food?
Stomach
What is the top layer of the skin called?
Epidermis
What is your pulse measuring?
Heart Rate
What is in the center of a bone?
Bone marrow
What are the long fibers that send messages called?
Nerves
Where does the food go after moving through the small intestine?
Large Intestine
What layer of the skin is the fat stored?
Subcutaneous Tissue (Fat)
How can you keep your cardiovascular system healthy?
Exercise, eat healthy, avoid smoking, stay active
What do we call where 2 bones meet?
A joint
What is a quick response your body makes without thinking called?
Reflex
Where are most nutrients absorbed from the food we eat?
Small Intestine
What is the protective oil that is on your skin that is created by your sebaceous gland?
Sebum
Why does your breathing increase when your heart rate increases?
What type of muscle is you heart made of?
Cardiac muscle
What might happen if messages cannot travel through the spinal cord?
The body may not be able to move or feel properly
How does fiber help the digestive system?
It helps move food through the intestines and prevent constipation