Skeletal System
The main function of the skeletal system is...
To support your body (or give it structure) and protect your organs.
Name the three types of muscles. BONUS (50): Give an example of where you can find each type.
Smooth muscles, cardiac muscles, & skeletal muscles.
The main function of the digestive system...
To absorb nutrients into your bloodstream and to remove waste.
What are the different parts of the circulatory system? BONUS: What's another name for this body system?
The heart, veins, arteries, and blood.
What organ is the control centre of the nervous system?
The brain.
How many bones are there in total in the adult human body?
206!
How many muscles are there in the human body?
There are more than 600!
What are the main organs of the digestive system?
The mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines & large intestines.
The main function of the circulatory system...
To carry blood and nutrients throughout our bodies, and to remove waste.
Which part of the nervous system sends signals between the brain and the body?
The spinal cord.
Name the three types of joints that we looked at in class.
Ball & socket joints, hinge joints, and pivot joints.
The difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles... BONUS (25): Name an example of each one.
Voluntary muscles you can control, involuntary muscles move automatically.
How does food move throughout our body?
Through muscular contractions
How does the circulatory system work together with the respiratory system?
It transports oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream and removes carbon dioxide.
The Central Nervous System (CNS - Our brain and spinal cord) and the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS - nerves).
What connects our bones to other bones at joints?
Ligaments.
What connects our muscles to our bones?
Tendons.
What is the purpose of the large intestine?
To absorb moisture/water and to remove waste.
Where does the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place?
Neurons!
How does the skeletal system help produce new blood cells?
Bone marrow helps create blood cells.
How does the nervous system work with the muscular system?
The nervous system sends signals to our muscles, telling them to contract.
Chewing helps break down food into smaller pieces, making it easier to digest.
What are the tiny blood vessels that allow oxygen and nutrients to pass into cells?
Capillaries.
Which systems work with the nervous system and how? Give an example.
500 points for explaining