I have 32 of these in my mouth. What am I?
Teeth!
This tube runs from my mouth to my stomach.
Esophagus
The stomach stays still and does not move. True or False.
False.
How many bones are in the human body?
206 bones!
Junk food is one of the food groups. True or False?
False!
The liquid in my mouth.
Saliva.
Voluntary muscle!
If a person has a lot to eat, the stomach will stretch.True or False.
True.
How many muscles are in your body?
More than 600!
Milk is a dairy food. Should I drink milk? Why or why not?
Milk has calcium!
This pushes the food to the esophagus.
Tongue
What is inside the esophagus that helps the food go down?
muscles!
What makes the stomach powerful?
Muscles!
What TYPE of muscle controls your arms and legs?
(skeletal, smooth, cardiac)
skeletal muscles!
Should I eat from only one food group? Why?
No, you should not eat from one food group.
You should eat from all of the food groups!
I use this to smell the wonderful smell of my food.
Nose.
Is the esophagus one tube or two tubes?
One tube!
What helps the stomach to break down food?
What TYPE of muscle helps your HEART pump blood?
Cardiac muscle!
I should eat fruits and vegetables every day. How much fruits and vegetables should I eat?
Half a plate!
How do I care for my teeth?
The esophagus can sometimes have a pain. What is that pain called?
Heart burn or acid indigestion.
What problems can I have with my stomach?
Stomach ache
What TYPE of muscle helps to digest food?
Smooth muscle!
What will happen if you have too much cholesterol?
You can clog your arteries and blood cannot flow.