Skeletal
How many bones are in an adult human body?
206
In which part of the body does digestion first begin?
The Mouth
Which large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs helps with breathing?
Diaphragm
What is the basic nerve cell of the nervous system?
Neuron
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Four
What is the longest and strongest bone in the body?
Femur
What is the name of the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
Esophagus
What are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs?
Alveoli
Which organ serves as the control center for the entire body?
The Brain
Which blood vessels carry blood away form the heart?
Arteries
What Type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip?
Ball and Socket
Which organ is responsible for absorbing most of the nutrients from food?
Small Intestine
What is the common name for the trachea?
Windpipe
The Central Nervous System consists of the brain and what other structure?
Spinal cord
What is the liquid part of the blood called?
Plasma
What material inside bones is responsibe for making red blood cells?
Bone Marrow
What is the main function of the large intestine?
Absorbing water/liquids
Which structure acts as a "lid" to prevent food from entering the windpipe?
Epiglottis
What are the chemical messengers that send signals between neurons?
Neurotransmitters
Which component of blood is responsible for fighting infections?
White blood cells
Patella
What are the muscular contractions that move food down the digestive tract?
Peristalsis
What is the "fancy" medical name for the throat?
Pharynx
Which part of the brain is responsible for high level thinking and decision making?
Cerebrum
What are the smallest blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged?
Capillaries