Body Systems
Staying Healthy
Vocabulary
Organs
Germs
1

Which system supports your body and is made of bones?

skeletal system

1

Are hamburgers and french fries nutritious food?

no

1

What does "support" mean?

to hold something up

1

Are organs on the outside or inside of your body?

inside

1

Why should you wash your hands before eating?

wash away germs

2

Which system breaks down food?

digestive system

2

What are some things you can do to help your body stay clean?

wash hands, take a bath, brush teeth, etc.

2
What is a "voluntary" muscle?
a muscle you move by thinking about it.
2

Which organ is the control center of your body?

brain

2

What are the body's natural ways of fighting germs?

immunities

3
What do blood vessels do?

Carry blood around your body/to and from your heart

3

Why is important to see a pediatrician?

make sure you're growing properly, get medicine when you're sick, get vaccinations to keep you healthy

3

What does "complicated" mean?

hard, difficult, has lots of steps, etc.

3

Which organ helps your breathe?

lungs

3

How do germs get into your body?

cuts in your skin, insect bites, undercooked food, the air/nose, mouth, skins

4

Which system is the brain a part of?

nervous system

4

What are some ways you can exercise your body?

run, swim, jump, et.

4

Which is more "nutritious" - a jelly bean or an apple?

apple

4

Which organ is on the outside of your body?

skin

4

What do doctors give people to protect them from harmful diseases?

vaccinations

5

How do messages travel to and from your brain?

through nerves

5

What are the 5 keys to staying healthy?

eat healthy food, exercise, sleep, stay clean, go to the doctor

5

Name the 5 systems of the body that we learned about.

skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, nervous

5

Which organs help you digest your food?

stomach & intestines

5

Germs are tiny living things. They are so small, you can only see them through a _________.

microscope