Bones & Skeletons
What part of the skeleton protects the brain?
SKULL
The skeleton gives the body its _____.
shape (frame)
What organ becomes stronger when you exercise regularly?
Heart
What type of skeleton do humans have?
Endoskeleton
Who should you ask before taking any medicine?
A doctor or a trusted adult
What is the longest bone in the human body?
FEMUR - upper leg bone
Which vital organs are protected by the rib cage?
Heart and lungs
Physical activity helps strengthen our _______________.
Bones and muscles
What type of skeleton do insects have?
Exoskeleton
What do we call medicine in solid form that you swallow with water?
Tablet or pill
How many bones does an adult human skeleton have?
206
We would not be able to stand, sit, or move, because muscles need bones for support.
Our body would have no shape or structure, so we would collapse like jelly.
What do muscles do to make bones move?
They contract and relax
Which type of skeleton is made of hard plates outside the body?
Exoskeleton
Where should medicines be stored at home?
In a cool, dry place, out of young children’s reach
They have different functions or purpose in the body.
How does the flexibility of the spine help the body?
It allows bending, twisting, balance, and shock absorption
In the arm, which muscle contracts to bend the elbow?
Biceps
Give two examples of vertebrates.
Any two (fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians)
What medicine form is applied to the skin to treat rashes or wounds?
Ointment or cream
What mineral makes bones strong?
CALCIUM
What is produced inside bone marrow?
Blood cells
In the arm, which muscle contracts to straighten the elbow?
Triceps
Give two examples of invertebrates.
Any two (insects, worms, jellyfish, spiders, crabs, etc.)
What form of medicine is breathed in through the mouth or nose to help with asthma?
Inhaler