Respiratory System
What organ is also called the windpipe?
Trachea
What is the tube that carries urine out of the body called?
Urethra
What is the main organ in the circulatory system?
Heart
What are two body parts that are essential in the central nervous system?
Brain and spinal cord.
How long is the average menstruation cycle in females?
28 days
Which organ does gas exchange occur in?
Lungs
Where is urine stored before leaving the body?
Bladder
What do red blood cells primarily carry?
Oxygen
What carries electrical signals between the brain and body?
Nerves
What is the male reproductive cell called?
Sperm
Where does air enter through the body?
Oral or nasal cavity
What is the main function of the kidneys?
Filter waste from the blood
Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?
Arteries
Which part of the brain is the largest part?
Cerebrum
Where does a baby develop during pregnancy?
Uterus
What happens to the diaphragm when you inhale?
It moves downwards
What is the removal of waste from the body called?
Excretion
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What part of the brain controls body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, sleep, thirst and hunger?
Hypothalamus
Which hormone is responsible for male traits like a deep voice?
Testosterone
What is the main function of the lungs?
Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
Name two kidney diseases.
Kidney stones and kidney failure
What is the main function of the heart?
Pump blood throughout the body
Name the two main components of the nervous system?
Central and peripheral
Where does fertilization of the ovum usually occur?
Fallopian Tubes