Human Body 1
What does a joint do?
Connects bones to make them bend and move?
2 organs your ribs protect
What are heart and lungs?
Your bones make up what body system?
skeletal system
Name 5 primary senses
seeing, hearing, taste, touch, smell?
Stomach, Esophagus, small intestine , large intestine, liver
How many times does the average person fart per day?
About 14 times a day! (That’s roughly half a liter of gas.)
What makes spicy food feel "hot" even though it has no heat?
Capsaicin (active compound) tricks your nerves into thinking they're burning!
Why are we able to feel things.
the nerves in the body
what body system works with your bones?
What is the muscular system?
Blood cells that travel and fight germs in the body
White blood cells
How many bones do we have?
There are 206 bones in the human body.
What would happen if one of our organs shut down
explain
What’s the strongest muscle in your body (by size)?
The jaw muscle
What’s the world’s spiciest pepper?
The Pepper X, measuring over 3 million Scoville units!
Name 3 of our bodies most important organs
Heart, Skin, lunges, Bladder, Liver, kidney, Stomach
The most important involuntary muscle we have is.
What is the heart
holds liquid waste trying to leave the body
Bladder
The circulatory system carries what 2 things throughout the body
Blood and oxygen
Pumps the Blood to all of our organs
the Heart
How much sweat do your feet make in a day?
About a pint (that’s like a soda bottle!).
Why does spicy food make your nose run?
Capsaicin irritates your mucous membranes, making them produce more snot!
How is food broken down in the stomach
Stomach acid
The brain, spinal cord and nerves are all part of what body system?
nervous system
The control center your body and name 3 things it does
the brain
The heart, veins and arteries are all a part of what body system?
circulatory system?
holds the joints/bones in place and doesn't allow them to move
Ligaments
How much saliva do you produce in a lifetime?
Enough to fill two swimming pools (about 25,000 quarts)!
Which fruit is secretly a natural painkiller and works like spicy peppers?
Bananas! They contain a compound that triggers the same pain receptors as capsaicin (but without the burn).
This system fights off sickness and germs from our bodies
Immune system
This organ filters the liquid we drink
Kidneys
Muscles, bones, and nerves work together to
What is make your body move?
Helps filter liquids and get rid of waste
The smallest bones in our bodies are found where
Hands, Feet, and Ear
What gross thing happens when you sleep with your mouth open?
You might swallow spiders, dust, and even your own drool while sleeping!
Why does water make spicy food feel worse instead of better?
Capsaicin is oil-based, and water just spreads it around—milk or yogurt works better!