Skeletal System
What makes up the skeletal system?
What makes up the muscular system?
muscles
What does the digestive system do?
Helps break down our food
What does the circulatory system circulate, or move, around the body?
blood
What is the name of the body system that includes nerves and the brain?
nervous system
How many bones are in our body?
206
How many muscles do we have in our body?
650
What are 3 organs that are part of the digestive system?
stomach, esophagus, intestines
Why is blood important to your body?
It carries nutrients and oxygen all around the body to keep it alive and healthy.
What is your brain called your control center?
it controls everything you do
What does the skeletal system do?
Supports our body
What is a voluntary muscle?
done by choice
How long does it take to digest our food?
2 days
your heartbeat
the brain
What protects our brain?
skull
What is an involuntary muscle and an example of one?
done without choice; our heart
What is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?
esophagus
Name some ways that you can keep your heart healthy and strong.
eat foods that are good for you; get plenty of exercise
Why is it a good idea to wear a helmet when you ride a bike?
protects your skull and brain
What is the place where bones meet or join together?
joint
What are tough tissues that connect muscle to bone?
tendons
How does food get carried to other parts of your body to provide the energy you need?
through the blood
What is a muscle that pumps blood through the body?
heart
How do the five senses send messages to the brain?
through nerves