Vocabulary
Is a group of organs that brings oxygen into the body and gets rid of carbon dioxide ___________________________
Respiratory System
Where does digestion first begin?
Mouth
What three things are needed to keep the body system working correctly?
The three things that are needed to keep the body working correctly are: food, water, and regulating body temperature.
Is a group of organs that carries blood throughout the body. _____________________
Circulatory System
What part of the skeletal system allows you to stand straight up?
Backbone/spine
How can washing your hands help protect you from getting a cold
Washing your hands can keep you from becoming sick and passing germs to others.
Is a group of organs that breaks down food into energy and materials that the body can use. ______________________________
Digestive System
What flows throughout your body and will absorb the carbon dioxide to take it out of your lung?
Blood
How do the skeletal & muscular systems work together?
Muscles contract to pull and move the bones they are connected to.
Is a group of organs that works together in an organism to help it live and grow. ___________________
System
Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart are_______. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are _________.
Veins, Arteries
Suppose your brain could not understand nerve signals for pain. Why would that be dangerous?
This could be dangerious because if there is no pain signals we will not know if we are hurt, which could lead to bacrica entering our body and infecting the untreated wound.
Works as a communication network to help the body respond to its environment. ___________________________
Nervous System
What “vehicle” is the human body system compared to?
Bicycle
Zoos often remind visitors not to feed the animals any popcorn, peanuts, or other food. Why might zookeepers give this warning?
The reason why is because foods that humans eat may not be able to be digested by animals, and may even be toxic to them.