skeletal system
How many bones do we have?
206
What is the most important muscle in our bodies?
heart
How long does it take the body to process or digest food?
1-2 days
What does the circulatory system circulate or move around the body?
blood
What are the five senses?
sight, smell, touch, hear, see, taste
What is the name of the bone that protects the brain?
skull
What is the job of the heart?
pump blood
Why do you neeed food?
provides energy you need to stay alive and grow
How does blood travel through the body?
blood vessels
To which organ of your body do your 5 senses send messsages?
brain
What bones protect the lungs and heart?
ribs
What do muscles help your body do?
move, run, jump, play...
What organ helps turn solid food into liquids?
stomach
What is the name of the muscle that pumps blood into the blood vessels?
heart
How do the 5 senses send messages to the brain?
nerves
Joints connect 2 bones together. Name some places on your body where you have joints?
knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, ankles, wrists, fingers, toes
Name a voluntary movement
walking, jumping, writing...
Are the stomach muscles voluntary or involuntary?
involuntary
What is a stethoscope used for?
listen to your heartbeat
Why is your brain called your control center?
It controls everything
Why do we have a skeleton?
to support you, give your body shape, help with movement of the body, and protect important organs
name an involuntary movement
breathing, heart beating
How does food get carried to other parts of your body to provide energy?
blood
Name some ways you can keep your heart healthy and strong?
eating healthy foods and exercise
Why is it a good idea to wear a helmet when you ride a bike?
To protect your brain