Skeletal
What are 2 functions of the skeletal system?
Give structure & protect organs
What is the function of the muscular system?
To move bones
The Nervous System is referred to as the "________________ and command center."
Communication
In the Circulatory System, veins carry blood ____ the heart, and arteries carry blood ______ from the heart.
to, away
TRUE or FALSE - The Digestive System breaks down food, absorbs what it can, and then rids the body of solid waste.
True
What are 2 types of bone tissue?
Compact and spongy
Name the 3 different types of muscle tissue.
Cardiac, skeletal & smooth
In Science, a "nerve cell" is called a ...
Neuron
3 things you can do NOW for good heart health are ...
Answers vary - Diet, exercise, rest, check-ups, ...
In what part of the Digestive System does most absorption happen?
Small Intestine
List one flat and one short bone
Answers vary: ribs, carpals, tarsals
A flexor muscle _________ a joint.
Closes
The network of nerves that gather information from around the body are part of the _______________ Nervous System.
Peripheral
Plaque build-up on artery walls causes the heart to ...
Work harder to pump blood
In what order are these organs used in the Digestive System - stomach, large intestine, mouth, small intestine, esophagus
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
What is an issue with the skeletal system in which a lack of calcium causes bones to be weak and be more susceptible to fracture?
Osteoporosis
True or False - A muscle is "strained" when it is stretched or torn by being pushed beyond its current limits.
True
What are the 3 sections of the brain?
Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brain Stem
In the Respiratory System, you breathe in ___________ and breathe out __________ _____________.
IN oxygen, OUT carbon dioxide
The Excretory System rids the body of ________ waste.
Liquid
What type of fracture is a "break?" Not a crack or shatter?
Transverse
Tendons connect bone to _____________.
muscle
The Autonomic part of the Nervous System controls involuntary functions, such as:
Answers vary - breathing, heart pumping, blood vessel activity, blinking
A chronic disease that restricts airways in the lungs due to inflammation is called ...
Asthma
How many cups of water should you drink per day?
9-13 cups