when you chew your food and swallow, the food travels down through the ____ and is squeezed down toward the stomach.
esophagus
the circulatory system is driven by the ____ that pumps blood around the body.
another word for lungs
lobes
the musculoskeletal system is responsible for stability, _____ and support of the body
movement
swallowing gum is dangerous because it can create a ____ in the intestine
blockage
blood cells carry CO2 to the lungs and exchange it for ___ to bring to the muscles.
oxygen
the _____ is like the trunk of a tree
bronchus
how many types of muscles is the muscular system made up of?
3
motor nerves allow the brain to control the body's _____
muscles
________ churns like a washing machine to break up the food.
blood cells are pumped around the body ____ times each day
4320 times
little hairs push this around in the lungs to help clear dirt and germs
mucus
this type of muscle is the only voluntary muscle group
skeletal muscles
the part of the brain that is responsible for balancing, movement, and coordination
cerebellum
the small intestine's job is to ________________________.
take the NUTRIENTS out of the food
the name of the disease that causes high blood pressure which can lead to hardened arteries with plaque buildup.
hypertension
if you have asthma, your lungs are _____ and are sensitive to poor quality air.
hyperreactive
the inside of your bones is made of a ____ material
spongy
alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder which is most common over age ____
65
Name of the disease that causes acid reflux in the esophagus
GERD
the place where the CO2 and oxygen are exchanged in the lungs
alveoli
asthma attacks happen when the stretchy walls of the bronchioles _____ and narrow, trying to let less air through
swell
ligaments attach bones to _____
other bones
a group of movement disorders that affect movement, muscle and posture
cerebral palsy