Nervous System
What organ controls your nervous system?
The brain.
What two main structures work together to make up the musculoskeletal system?
The muscular system and the skeletal system.
Where does digestion begin?
In the mouth.
What is a disease?
An illness or condition that affects how the body works.
Which nutrient group gives your body its main source of energy?
Carbohydrates.
What are the three main parts of the nervous system?
The brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
What is the name of the place where two or more bones meet?
A joint.
What tube carries food from your mouth to your stomach?
The esophagus.
What type of disease can spread from one person to another?
A communicable (infectious) disease.
Which nutrient helps your body grow and repair muscles and tissues?
Protein.
What is the job of the spinal cord?
It carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
What connects muscles to bones?
Tendons.
What organ absorbs most nutrients from digested food?
The small intestine.
What are bacteria and viruses examples of?
Pathogens (germs that can cause disease).
Which nutrient helps protect your organs and stores energy?
Fats.
What are neurons?
Specialized nerve cells that carry messages throughout the body.
What connects one bone to another bone?
Ligaments.
What is the main job of the large intestine?
It absorbs water from the remaining undigested material.
Name one way to help prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Wash your hands, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid sharing personal items, or get recommended vaccines.
Why does your body need vitamins and minerals?
They help keep your body healthy and support important body functions.
You touch something very hot and quickly pull your hand away. What type of response is this called?
A reflex action (reflex).
Why are muscles important if our bones already provide support?
Muscles contract and relax to pull on bones, allowing our bodies to move.
What is the name of the process where the body breaks down food into smaller substances?
Digestion.
What is the difference between a communicable and a non-communicable disease?
Communicable diseases can spread between people; non-communicable diseases cannot spread from person to person.
What is the difference between a nutrient and a food group?
A nutrient is a substance the body needs to function; a food group is a category of foods that often provide different nutrients.