Vocab
These are the smallest units of all living things. They are SO small that they can't be seen without a microscope!
Cells!
This organ is found inside your skull and it tells your body what to do. What is it called?
Your brain!
True or false. The more exercise you get, the stronger your muscles become.
True!
These give your body shape, form, and allow you to move easily. You have around 206 of these in your body.
Bones!
This system turns food into useful nutrients and excretes waste.
This is another word for sweat.
Perspiration!
This organ is where your food goes to become broken down into tiny pieces. What is it called?
Your stomach!
True or false. You have four lungs in your body to help you breathe.
False! You have 2 lungs.
These work with your bones to help you move. You have over 600 of these in your body. What are they called?
Muscles!
This system keeps the blood flowing or circulating.
Circulatory System
This is a watery liquid in the mouth that helps soften food, making it easier to swallow. What is it called?
Saliva or spit!
This is one of the most important organs in our body. A person cannot live for very long when this stops functioning.
Your heart!
True or false. You have 6,000 muscles in your body.
False-you have 600!
Carbs are short for which nutrient?
Carbohydrates
This system is made up of bones and gives the body shape.
Skeletal System
Anton van Leeuwenhoek’s made an important discovery. He saw these super small, tiny living things not visible with the naked eye ALL around him! What are they called?
Bacteria!
This organ is used for breathing. You have two of them! What are they called?
Your lungs!
True or false. Your skin can never regrow if it becomes worn down.
False. Your skin can grow back!
Although this nutrient is important, you only need a SMALL amount of this in your diet. What is it called?
Fat
This system controls communication between the brain and the rest of the body.
Nervous System
Someone who gives advice about your diet as it relates to good health and fitness. They help you pick out healthy foods to eat! What is this person called?
A nutritionist!
This pair of organs help clean your blood. You have two of them and sometimes people think they are shaped like beans! What are they called?
Kidneys!
True or false. You have about 206 bones in your body.
True!
Our bodies excrete, or get rid of moisture in the form of urine and what else?
Perspiration or sweat!
This system takes in air to the body.
Respiratory System