Does the skeletal system support the body?
Yes

skeletal system connected?
together to help your body move.
Why do you need food?
It provides the energy you need to stay alive and to grow.

What are the tubes called that blood moves through?
Blood Vessels

What body part controls movement, memory, thoughts, and your 5 senses.
The brain

Is the spine and skull apart of the skeletal system?
Yes! The spine and skull are parts of the skeletal system.


Does kicking a ball use voluntary muscles?
Yes! You control these muscles with your brain.

Are the stomach muscles voluntary or involuntary?
They are involuntary!

What two things does your blood carry around your body?
Oxygen and Nutrients


What body part helps messages travel from your brain to the rest of your body?
The spinal cord

How many bones are in the human body?
206 bones
Which organ pumps blood and is an involuntary muscle?
The heart!

What is the body part called that helps your food travel from your mouth to your stomach?
Esophagus

How do you keep the heart healthy?
Exercise and eating healthy!


What are the 5 senses?
Sight, smell, taste, hearing, touch

What does your skull protect?
Your brain! 
Tendons are rope-like bands under the skin. What two things do they join together?
Muscle and bones.

Where does your food go after it is in your stomach?
The small intestine

Where do veins carry blood?
To the heart.

Is your brain big or small?
Small
Did you know.... The newborn brain weighs approximately 350g at birth and a whopping 1kg by the time the baby celebrates their first birthday. That means the brain almost triples in size in only 12 months! To put this into perspective, the brain of a 6-year-old weighs 1.2kg and the brain of an adult is 1.4 – 1.5kg.

What is a joint? Bonus: name one.
A joint is where two bones meet together. It helps move your bones.
Elbow, shoulder, knee all have joints.

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
A person must decide to move voluntary muscles, but involuntary muscles work on their own.

Where does your food go after your small intestine?
The large intestine

How many chambers does the heart have?
4

How do the 5 senses send messages to the brain?
Through the nerves.
