Organs
Is the liver located in your throat?
No, the liver is near your stomach.
Can people get all of their nutrition from candy and soda?
No.
Is your body made up of microscopic cells?
Yes!
Are your large and small intestines both part of the same long tube?
Yes!
Yes, we need carbs to fuel our body!
Are the digestive and excretory systems two of the human body's systems?
Yes, the digestive and excretory systems are two systems in the human body.
Is the bladder where feces stay until they are ready to leave the body?
No, the bladder holds liquid.
Does milk provide calcium, an important mineral for the body?
Do the villi inside the small intestine absorb nutrients into the body?
Yes they do!
Do kidneys work within the excretory system to balance the amount of water in the body?
Yes, the kidney filters the toxins to balance the amount of water in the body.
Do nutritionists believe it's okay to eat lots of fats and sugar instead of fruits, vegetables, and protein?
No, nutritionists tell us to eat healthy foods.
Are starving yourself and overeating examples of moderation?
No, moderation is when you eat an appropriate amount... not too much, not too little.
Is saliva the fluid that leaves your body when you use the bathroom?
No, saliva is the liquid in your mouth that helps break down food.
Do foods such as burgers, fries, candy, and cookies nourish the body?
No, we need healthy foods to help nourish our body and give us energy.
Are a well-balanced diet, plenty of rest, and regular exercise essential to good health?
Yes, it is essential, or important, to eat healthy, exercise, and get good sleep.