Nervous System
What does the nervous system do?
Sending messages throughout the body.
What does the muscular system do?
Produces movement throughout the body.
What does the skeletal system do?
Provides structural support for the body.
What does the respiratory system do?
Takes in oxygen from the air and puts out carbon dioxide allowing the body to breathe.
What does the cardiovascular system do?
Delivers important substances throughout the body.
Where is the nervous system located in your body?
In your skull and spine.
How does the muscular system help us move?
Muscles contract and relax causing movement.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What part of the respiratory system can you live without?
1 lung.
What is the main organ of the cardiovascular system?
The heart.
What is one disease that relates to the nervous system?
(Example) Stroke, epilepsy Alzheimers disease, common headaches, meningitis, cerebral palsy. Etc
What are the three main types of muscles?
Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
What is the most commonly broken bone?
The collarbone.
What are the 7 main parts of the respiratory system?
Nose, Mouth, Throat, Voice Box, Windpipe, Airways, Lungs.
What is the most common cardiovascular disease?
Coronary heart disease.
What cells is the nervous system primarily composed of?
Neurons
What is the biggest muscle in your body?
Gluteus maximus.
What are the 4 classifications of bones?
Long, short, flat, and irregular.
What is the first part of the respiratory system, where the oxygen enters?
The nose or mouth.
How much does the heart weigh?
Just less than a pound.
What are the 5 major organs of the nervous system?
Brain, Spinal cord, nerves, ganglia, and receptors.
What is the smallest muscle in your body?
The stapedius muscle.
What is the single bone in your upper arm?
Humerus.
What is the medical term for the throat?
Pharynx
How many valves are contained within the heart?
4.