respiratory system
name one part of our respiratory system
nose, throat (trachea), lungs, diaphragm
what does the heart do?
pump blood
what does the immune system do?
fights off viruses, bacteria, fungal infections
dandelion tea is good for?
kidneys, liver
why do our noses and throats have mucous membranes?
catch dirt and germs
why is blood important to the body?
carries nutrients and oxygen and waste
where do we find germs?
everywhere! (but bad germs are mostly places that we touch a lot!)
marshmallow tea is good for?
mucus membranes (throat, bladder, digestive system)
draw a picture on the board of what your vocal chords look like
picture
name one of the parts of blood
red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, plasma
why is it important to cover your cough or sneeze?
you can spread your germs up to 18 feet!
what does the liver do?
filters your blood
what happens to your lungs if you smoke?
they turn black and dont work as well
to pick up oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide
what part of our blood fights off germs?
white blood cells
what is your bladder?
organ that holds your urine
why do we breathe?
oxygen!
up
how can we help our immune system?
good sleep, eating good food, exercise, getting outside, taking vitamins
where are your kidneys?
middle of your back