Musculoskeletal System
What is the primary job of the muscles?
Moving the body
What is the primary job of the heart?
To pump blood through the body
What is the primary job of the lungs?
breathing
(Air exchange, respiration, bringing oxygen into the body)
Where does digestion begin?
in the mouth
What are the 5 senses?
sight, touch, hearing, taste, smell
What is the most important nutrient to keep bones strong?
Calcium
What can we do to make our heart stronger?
Exercise/physical activity
What gas does your body get rid of when you exhale?
carbon dioxide-CO2
How many cups of fruits and vegetables should we be eating each day?
2-3 cups
To keep your brain and body healthy, you should eat a balanced diet containing foods from which 5 food groups.
protein, grains, dairy, fruit, vegetables
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The femur
What are three examples of cardiovascular exercise, or exercise that works your heart?
Running, jumping, swimming, dancing, etc...
What is the long tube-like structure of the Respiratory System that brings air from our mouth/nose to our lungs?
the trachea
What is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach?
the esophagus
What part of the brain helps us with our balance?
Cerebellum
What activity makes bones and muscles stronger?
Exercise
As blood is pumping through our body, what gas it is sending to our body's organs and tissues?
Oxygen
What are the tiny sacs in the lungs, where oxygen exchange happens in the blood?
Alveoli
What does the small intestine absorb from the food we eat?
vitamins and minerals
What is the term for your body's ability to sense its position and movement without using your eyes, such as touching your nose with your eyes closed?
Proprioception
What can you do before exercising to reduce the chances or tearing or straining a muscle?
Stretch
The heart is part of the _______ System.
Circulatory
What muscle contracts and flattens as you breathe, giving your lungs room to fill up with air?
the diaphragm
What organ absorbs water during the digestive process?
large intestine
What part of the brain controls involuntary muscles, such as breathing, the beating of your heart, and digestion?
the brainstem