Nervous system
Central nervous system includes ________ and __________
what is brain and spinal cord?
Your __________ gather information about the things you see and transmits to optic nerve
what are hormones
the type of digestion when your body physically breaks down food, such as chewing
what is mechanical digestion
our bodies use _________ (made of amino acids)to rebuild and grow cells
what is protein
The peripheral nervous system includes all the ____________ outside the brain and spinal cord
What are nerves
Your ________ is built to receive sound waves
What is your ear
This gland is attached to the brain and regulates blood pressure, metabolism, and pain relief and produces growth hormone
what is the pituitary gland
the type of digestion when your body breaks down foods using saliva and enzymes
what is chemical digestion
our bodies burn through _________ for quick energy, they can be sugar, starches or fibers.
The peripheral nervous system has ______ types of neurons
what is 2 types
Your ________ is lined with sensory cells called olfactory cells that perceive smells
what is your nose
this gland is located in your throat area and regulates metabolism and calcium
what is your thyroid
muscle contractions called _______________ move food through the digestive tract
what is peristalsis
_________ provide the body with energy, insulation, and cushioning, and help with absorption of certain vitamins
what are fats
___________ neurons relay information from senses (like temperature or pain) to the brain
What are sensory
Your _________ has tiny sensors called taste buds
What is tongue
This gland produces insulin a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
What is the pancreas
the food mixes with digestive juices to produce _____ (a pulpy mix of food and acid)
What is chyme
nutrients the body needs in small amounts for growth and cell division.
___________ neurons relay information from the brain to you muscles, telling your body to move
What are motor neurons
Your _________ has sensory cells on it that can perceive temperature, texture, pressure, and pain
what is skin
These glands sit on top of the kidneys and release stress hormones like cortisol
What are adrenals
Name the 5 components of the digestive system
What is the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
these are needed in small amounts to maintain proper body function. examples are calcium, phosphorous, sodium, iron, and iodine. In the body, calcium is primarily found in ___________
what are minerals, bones OR teeth