Nutrition
What is the main nutrient found in fruits and vegetables that helps keep us healthy?
Vitamins and minerals
What is the muscle at the front of your upper arm called?
the biceps (or biceps brachii)
What are the names of the bones that protect the internal organs of your upper chest?
the ribs
This system is involved in helping us get oxygen into the body when we do activities
The Respiratory system
What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth called?
gravity
Which food group provides us with energy and includes foods like bread, rice, and pasta?
Carbohydrates!
What is the muscle at the back of your upper arm called?
tricep (or triceps brachii)
this set of bones keeps us upright and is also a part of the nervous system
the spine
cardiovascular system
What is the force that makes objects come to a stop when we kick or throw them?
friction
How many glasses of water should you drink each day to stay hydrated?
Around 8 glasses or 2 liters.
What is the muscle at the back of your legs called?
hamstrings
What is the longest bone in the body?
the thigh bone (femur)
this system encompasses both the muscles and the bones that make up our body
the musculoskeletal system
What is the term used for the turning of a body part around its axis?
rotation
Name a food source that is rich in calcium, which is important for strong bones.
Milk, cheese, yogurt, or leafy green vegetables.
What is the name of the muscle located below your chest that helps you breathe?
the diaphragm
What is the long bone in your upper arm called?
the humerus
axons, dendrites, and synapses are all a part of this system
nervous system
What is the concept that describes the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?
inertia
Nutritionists say you should have 1 gram of this per kilogram of body weight to build muscle
Protein.
What is the largest muscle in the human body?
the gluteus maximus
what is the scientific name for the collarbones?
the clavicle
this is the body's largest organ
the skin
What is the principle that states every action has an equal and opposite reaction?
Newton's third law of motion