Musculoskeletal System
What is the scientific name for our skull, and why is it important?
Cranium: it protects our brain
What is the scientific name of our windpipe?
The Trachea
What do red blood cells do?
Deliver oxygen throughout the body
What is the first part of our digestive system?
The mouth/teeth
What is the most important part of the nervous system?
Your brain
Why are our bones important?
They help give us structure and protect our organs.
What is the name of the muscle that makes breathing possible?
The diaphragm
What do white blood cells do?
Fight off viruses
What is the name of the tube food travels down into our stomach?
The esophagus
What is the nerve highway in our body
Spinal cord
Why are our muscles important?
They help us move and stay still.
Why do we need the respiratory system
To get oxygen into our bodies and get rid of carbon dioxide
What do platelets do?
Help repair cuts and injuries
What happens in our stomachs?
Food is broken down into digestible pieces.
What is the name of our nerve cells?
Neruons
How can I keep my muscles healthy?
Exercise and eat healthy
Where does air go after it reaches the lungs?
Air goes into our bloodstream (red blood cells)
What are the two types of blood pathways we learned about? One carries blood away from the heart, and the other delivers blood back to the heart.
Arteries and Veins
Why are my intestines important?
Intestines absorb nutrients to be delivered to the rest of the body.
What is the part of the brain that helps us think?
The frontal lobe
Name the three bones in our arms that we learned about
1) Humerus
2) Radius
3) Ulna
What is the name of the flap in our pharynx that blocks water from entering our lungs when we drink?
The epiglottis
Which other body system gives red blood cells oxygen?
The respiratory system gives our red blood cells oxygen.
What mixes with food in your mouth to make it more digestible?
Saliva
What are 4 things the brain is responsible for? (There are more than 4 answers)
1) Thinking
2) Our 5 senses (sight, smell, hearing, touching, taste)
3) Memory
4) Eating and Drinking
5) Making you feel hungry or thirsty