Body Systems
Which body system supports and protects important organs in your body?
Skeletal System
What is another name for the backbone?
Spinal Column
Which organ is the central part of the nervous system?
The Brain
Change this set of singular nouns into plural nouns.
Mouse
Louse
Man
Mice
Lice
Men
Which word means:
A flexible tissue that cushions the joints where the bones meet?
Cartilage
Which body system helps break down foods into energy sources?
Digestive System
What is the name of the hard bones that protect the brain?
Cranium
Name two organs that make up the excretory system.
Bladder and Kidneys
Change this set of singular nouns into plural nouns.
Child
Woman
Person
Children
Women
People
Which word has the meaning:
A connection between two bones in the body.
Joint
Which body system acts as a communicator to the rest of the body?
Nervous System
What is the name for the bones that make up your shoulder blades?
Scapula
Name two organs that make up the digestive system.
Stomach, Esophagus, Small Intestine, Large Intestine
Using the prefix non-, determine the meaning of the word nontoxic
Something that is not toxic or harmful.
Which word has the meaning:
A tissue connecting muscles to bones.
Tendon
Which body system gets rid of liquids and waste that could be harmful to the body?
Excretory System
What type of muscles are controlled by someone's own choices?
Voluntary Muscles
Name three parts that make up the eye.
Pupil, Iris, Cornea, Lens, Retina, Optic Nerve
Using the prefix dis- determine the meaning of the word discontinue.
To stop or not continue.
Which word has the meaning:
Unable to act, move, or feel part(s) of your body.
Paralyzed
Which two body systems include organs such as your lungs and heart?
Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
Muscular tissue of the heart that contracts continuously.
Cardiac Muscle
Name the three parts that make up the middle ear.
Anvil, Hammer, and Stirrup
Using the prefix mis- determine the meaning of the word misunderstand.
To become confused or not understand something.
What is the meaning of the word determined in the following sentence?
Jenny determined that she would order pizza for the class party.
Reached a firm decision to do something.