Skeletal
Is the skeleton the frame that supports the body and is made up of bones?
yes
How many muscles does the human body have?
650
What is the esophagus?
A tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
Is the heart a voluntary muscle?
No
Why is the brain called the control center?
It sends messages to the rest of the body.
The lungs and the heart
Are muscles in your hand involuntary or voluntary?
voluntary
What liquid in our mouths helps us to chew food?
saliva or spit
How does the heart get blood to every part of the body?
Through veins, arteries and capillaries
The brain gets messages through what?
Sense receptors
What organ does the skull protect?
the brain
Do muscles work together to help us move?
yes
What is the job of our digestive system?
To turn food into fuel/energy
Does they heart pump slower when we exercise?
No it pumps faster
Why is this system called the nervous system?
Nerves are attached to the spinal cord. The brain, spine and nerves make up the nervous system.
How many bones does the human body have?
206
Do you have to think about moving voluntary muscles?
Yes
how long does it take for food to travel through the digestive system?
About two days
How do we keep the heart healthy?
Exercise & eating healthy
What part of the skeletal system protects the brain?
the skull
Why is the skeletal system the body's framework?
It gives our body's shape.
Do you have to think about moving involuntary muscles?
No
Are there muscles in our esophagus?
Yes
How quickly does blood flow through the body?
Once every minute
If your brain sends messages to you leg to kick a soccer ball, is that voluntary ?
yes