Organs
Which organ is is responsible for breathing?
lungs
The frame that supports and hold the different body organs.
Skeleton
Which organ controls the body?
True or False: The circulatory system does not include the heart.
False
What is the primary function of the digestive system?
a) To send signals to the brain
b) To take in food and process it into nutrients
c) To control hormones
d) To protect organs
b) To take in food and process it into nutrients
This organ releases acids to break down food.
stomach
This tissue makes up the body skeleton.
Bones
What is the function of the nervous system?
The nervous system controls everything that we do. It controls our breathing, blinking, chewing, sitting, and standing.
True or False: The lymphatic system drains toxins from the body.
True
What is the function of the Respiratory system?
The respiratory system controls our breathing.
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
Heart
Why are muscles important?
They muscles help with body movement.
What is the Endocrine system?
The Endocrine system is a the system that controls hormones.
What are arteries?
Arteries transport blood away from the heart tnd to the rest of the body.
What do the lungs do?
The lungs take oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide.
The gland is at the base of the brain and controls all the other glands that produce hormones
pituitary gland
What are the three types of muscles in the muscular system?
-Skeletal muscles-are muscles that cover the skeleton that help protect our bones.
-Smooth muscles- special muscles that control organs in the body.
-Cardiac muscles-special muscle that pumps our heart and blood in the body.
What are the two main parts of the nervous system?
The Central Nervous system and Peripheral Nervous system.
Why is the lymphatic system important?
It helps to prevent body swelling and filters out germs and destroys them. As well, it helps fight infections.
Why is the stomach an important organ?
Stomach holds food for about 4 hours. The stomach releases acids that break the food down. The stomach protects us from feeling sick from our food.
This organ is in the head and controls the entire body.
Brain
What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
The purpose of the skeletal system is to protect organs. It is the frame of our body.
Why are hormones important?
They control our emotions, metabolism, and growth.
What is the primary function of the circulatory system?
The circulatory system is the system that has the heart and blood vessels. It circulates blood throughout the body.
What organ secretes bile to help you get rid of gas?
Liver