Body Systems
What is the order of organization of the body?
cells-tissues-organs-body systems
TRUE or FALSE
the kidneys are part of the digestive system
FALSE
excretory
What is the passing of traits from parents to children called?
heredity
TRUE or FALSE
Cells are the basic units of structure of all living things
TRUE
smallest piece, base of life
what is the major organ of the respiratory system?
LUNGS
What breaks down food in your stomach?
acids
What are the 2 factors that affect your growth?
heredity and environment
What is another word for cleanliness?
hygiene
How many bones does the adult body have?
206
TRUE or FALSE
the skeletal system provides structure to your body
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
eye color is an acquired trait
FALSE
inherited
What connects arteries to veins?
capillaries
List 3 pieces of the circulatory system
veins, arteries, capillaries
what are two key/important pieces of the nervous system?
brain and spinal cord
What is a rapid period of growth called?
growth spurt
what is a joint?
place where 2 bones meet/fit together
List as many body systems as you can
circulatory
respiratory
digestive
nervous
excretory
muscular
skeletal
Describe the steps of the digestive system.
mouth then down
esophagus to
stomach then to
small intestine then to
large intestine
List the stages of growth in order.
prenatal
Infancy/toddler
childhood
adolesence/teenager
adult
older adult/senior citizen
What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?
ligaments= tissues that attach BONES at joints
tendons= tissues that attach MUSCLES to bones