How many bones do we have in our body?
206
Babies are born with about 300, that fuse (combine) as they get older. Everyone is different, so some people might still have more than 206!
Why do we have blood?
Carries oxygen, nutrients, water
What do scientists use to see cells?
Microscopes
Being able to feel things is called what sense?
Touch
How many sides does your brain have?
2
Where are the smallest bones in your body?
Your ears
The stapes or stirrup bones are the bones that work with your ear drums to bring sound to your brain.
What is taken to measure your heart rate
Your pulse
What makes up most of you blood and cells?
Hint: you can't live very long with this!
Water
Name two things your nerves can feel
Pain, texture, temperature, pressure
What side of your brain do you use the most if you are left handed?
Right side
Where is the biggest bone in your body?
Your upper leg (thigh)
The (adult) femur is so strong, it can hold up to 900lbs of weight, that's enough to hold up a fully grown Grizzly!
Name two place on your body where you can easily measure your heart rate
Wrist/Neck/Inner Elbow
How many skin cells do you lose in a minute?
a. 10,000
b. 30,000
c. 50,000
b. 30,000
What happens if you damage a nerve?
Wherever the nerve goes to/or is from can lose the sense of touch (as well as temperature)
a. 10
b. 5
c. 25
c. 25
What is the most commonly broken bone?
Collar bone (clavicle)
Your collar bone is connected to a lot of things and takes a lot of impact, so it makes sense that it is at higher risk of being broken.
What blood type can be donated to any other blood type?
O negative
How many trillions of cells are in the body?
A. 31
B. 34
C. 37
C. 37
What is a nerve cell called?
Neuron
What important part of your body connects it to your brain?
Your spine!
How many bones are in your feet?
26
What are the two main parts of blood called?
Plasma (Liquid) and Blood cells (Floaties inside)
How do cells make more cells?
They split in half, then rebuild the other half.
What kind of energy goes through your nerves?
Electrical
What are the two main parts of your brain called?
Hemispheres