Skeletal System
Where is the smallest bone in the human body located?
The ear
Where does digestion start?
What is the basic function of the cardiovascular system?
Transport blood, oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells throughout the body.
About how many calories should adolescents in take a day?
2,200-2,600 calories
The influence exerted on you and decisions you make by those people you hang out with is called what?
Peer pressure
What are bones primarily made of?
Calcium
What does stomach acid do to food?
Breaks it down to a liquid mixture of proteins, fats, and sugar, as well as vitamins and minerals
How many chambers are in the heart?
4 chambers
60%
When a person is paralyzed, which part of the nervous system has been damaged?
Spinal Cord
The shoulder is an example of what kind of joint?
Ball and socket joint
What are the two types of digestion?
Mechanical and chemical
What are two of the things blood is made up of?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets
Fruits and vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy, Fats and oils
What is the average resting heart rate for teens?
60-100 beats per minute
How many bones are in the human body?
206 bones
What role does the liver play in digestion?
Filters out harmfull substances
What is the role of valves in the heart?
To ensure blood flows in the right direction
What is the daily recommended intake of sugar each day (in grams)?
25 grams
Whats the difference between virus and bacteria?
Bacteria are living organisms that can be treated with antibiotics, while viruses are non-living particles that require a host to replicate and are not treated with antibiotics.
What are the four bone types?
Long, short, flat, and irregular
What do scientists call the organs that lack a general function?
Vestigial organs
What is the function of arteries vs veins?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins bring blood back to the heart
Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
How many types of pathogens are there?
5