Skeletal System
What bone is known as the funny bone? Where is it located?
humerus and in the upper arm
describe what the mouth does?
The part of the body where food enters, and digestion begins.
What are the lungs?
The most important to breathing, this organ is separated in two part and located behind the breast bone.
what system is the heart apart of?
Circulatory System
What is food
The source of nutrients for the body.
where is the femur located?
upper leg, connects the hip to the knee
What is the stomach?
After traveling down the esophagus, food stops here and is mixed with strong acids.
double jeopardy: What is the trachea?
Running parallel to the food tube, this pipe brings oxygen to the lungs.
what is blood?
fluid that circulates in the heart, arteries, capillaries and veins providing nourishment and oxygen bringing away waste products from all parts of the body
The diagram that shows the portions of each food group, which should be eaten daily.
food pyramid
what is the rib cage?
a set of bones that protects the heart and the lungs
Double Jeopardy: What is large intestine?
A tube where you will find the solids remaining after the nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream
What is the diaphragm?
The muscle responsible for expanding and contracting the lungs.
What are the arteries?
The tubes which carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
What are cells?
Nutrients feed these microscopic building blocks of the body.
What is purpose of the skeletal system?
To provide structure, allow movement, and protect the bodies organs.
What is the purpose of the digestive system?
To extract nutrients from food, and get rid of waste.
What is the purpose of the respiratory system?
To fuel the body with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
What is the purpose of the circulatory system?
delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away waste
What are nutrients?
The part of food used by the body to support healthy cells.
How many bones are in your ear?
3
where does digestion begin?
mouth
double jeopardy: What is alveoli?
the lungs and the blood exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide during the process of breathing in and out
very small air sacs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place
The human heart has how many chambers?
4
name the 5 food groups
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy