What pumps blood to our body?
The heart
What is the function of the digestive system?
breaks down food into nutrients
What is the function of blood?
to give oxygen to all parts of our body, transports nutrients, defence, and regulating temperature
What is the function of bones?
support the body structurally, protect our vital organs, and allow us to move
What's the main artery called?
Aorta
Where does digestion end?
small intestine.
What are the three types of blood cells?
Red Blood Cell, White Blood Cell, Platelets
what is this bone called?
the skull
What does "double circulatory system" mean?
when the blood passes through the heart twice
What is the role of acid in our stomach?
helps break down food for easier digestion.
What are the 3 types of blood vessels?
arteries, veins, capillaries
What are bones made of?
bones are made of connective tissue reinforced with calcium and specialised bone cells.
What effect does adrenaline have on the heart?
It increases the heart rate
What is the stomach acid called?
gastric juices
Why are blood cells red?
Red blood cells get their bright red color from a protein that allows them to carry oxygen from your lungs and deliver it to other tissues in your body (hemoglobin).
how many bones are there in the human body?
The human skeleton of an adult consists of around 206 bones
In coronary heart disease, what are the fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries called?
Plaques
What are the 7 steps of digestion?
ingestion,deglutition, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, and defecation.
What is the function of white blood cells?
defending the body from pathogens
What are the 206 bones called?
skeleton