Lesson 1, Uniquely Human
True or False
People and animals have the same kind of brains
False
People and animals have different kinds of brains
A _________ is a group of parts that work together
system
Involuntary action is _________.
done automatically without thought
_________, _________, and _________ help people move.
bones, joints, muscles
What are muscles?
tissue that help the body move
_________ tell animals what to do or how to behave. They are not learned behaviors.
instincts
What does the nervous system control?
the whole body
What controls involuntary movements?
the nervous system
a _________ is the complete set of bones in the body
skeleton
What are the purpose of muscles?
_________ are actions living things learn
learned behaviors
What are the three parts of the nervous system?
brain, spinal cord, and nerves
What are some examples of involuntary movements?
heart beat, breathing, hiccups, digesting food, pupils getting bigger/smaller, salivating etc.
What does the skeleton do?
gives support to the body and protects organs inside the body
What is a voluntary action? Give an example.
Something done on purpose with thought
running, jumping, standing, writing, sitting, etc.
God created _________ in his own _________.
humans, image
_________ send messages from the brain to tell your body what to do.
motor nerves
What are some involuntary movements that happen when you get scared?
Heart beat and breathing speed up, digestion slows down
What is the connection point between two bones called?
What are the tough bands of tissue that connect bone to bone called?
a joint
ligaments
True or False, correct if false
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones with strong tissues called joints. Muscles push and pull, so they usually work alone.
Skeletal muscles are attached to bones with strong tissues called tendons. Muscles only pull, so they usually work in pairs.
What are some things we can do because God created humans in his image?
show love, compassion, make wise choices, have a relationship with God, talk to God, think about situations, plan and make decisions, and understand that actions have consequences
_________ send the brain messages that the body collects from the five senses.
Sensory nerves
What are some involuntary movements that happen when you are relaxed?
Name the three types of joints and how they work.
hinge joints move back and forth like the hinges on a door
pivot joints allow bones to turn
ball-and-socket joints allow movement in all directions
What is a physical therapist?
people who help others strengthen their muscles and improve their balance.