Body Systems
Where does digestive system start?
The Mouth
___________ are the body's building blocks, the smallest units of life that can carry out functions of a living thing.
Cells
True or False?
Foods like soda, candy, cake and cookies nourish the body.
False
Is the bladder where feces stays until they are ready to leave the body?
No, the bladder is where urine (liquid waste) stays until it is ready to leave the body.
Name the five senses:
Smell, taste, touch, sight, hearing
Name one of the organs in the Excretory System.
Kidneys, Bladder
_________ is a collection of the same kinds of cells working together to do the same job.
Tissues
True or False?
If you eat a healthy diet you will get most of the nutrients that your body needs, including vitamins and minerals.
True
Which organ in your excretory system balances the amount of water in your body?
The kidneys.
What was Anton van Leeuwenhoek's important discovery?
He discovered bacteria! The tiny living things not visible with the naked eye.
Name one of the organs in the Digestive System.
Esophagus, Liver, Stomach, Small Intestine, Large Intestine
Tissues form together to form ________.
Organs
True or False?
The liver is located in your throat and is one of your least important organs.
False.
Are your large intestine and small intestine both part of the same long tube?
Yes!
What are somethings you can do to stay healthy?
Name two of our body's systems.
Digestive System
Excretory System
Muscular System
Skeletal System
Nervous System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Cells group together to form tissues. Tissues group together to form organs. What do groups of organs form?
Systems
True or False
The kidneys are a part of the digestive system.
False, the kidneys are a part of the excretory system.
Human body systems are made up of organs. All organs have important jobs, but we can live without some of our organs. Which organ is not vital to life? (you will not die if you lose this organ)
Heart or Appendix
Appendix (you will not die if you lose this organ)
What nutrient is the main energy source for our body?
Carbohydrates
What is the function of the excretory system?
To rid the body of toxins
Your heart is one of your most important __________.
Organs
True or False?
Saliva is the fluid that leaves your body through the urethra.
False!
Which organ has small finger-like villi are found?
Small Intestine
What are the 4 main nutrients?
Water, Proteins, Fats and Carbohydrates