The Human Body
The World of Sports
Nutrition
Fun Trivia
Anything Goes
100
What is the difference between Veins and Arteries?
Veins carry blood to the heart
Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
100
How many basketball teams play in New York?
Knicks(New York)
Nets(brooklyn)
100
Calories is a fancy name for __________
Energy!
Simply put, a calorie is a unit that measures energy. Calories measure the energy content of foods and beverages. To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than your body burns each day. Conversely, you need to consume more calories than you expend to gain weight
100
What is the hardest bone in the human body to break?
The Femur, also the longest bone.
100
What 3 teachers have been at BCSE 3 Longer than everyone else?
Mr. Wuebber
Ms. Santiago
Ms. Hernandez
200
Why do people get cramps on the side of their body when theyre running?
Because their muscles need oxygen, and most people aren't breathing properly during high intensity exercise
200
This one is a little tricky. Some of you might not consider this a "sport".
What is most played sport in the world?
Hint: Not soccer
Fishing!
200
If you have a big race tomorow, what type of food is best to help you succeed?
Grains, Bread, Carbohydrates
200
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
I'm asking in terms how much force this muscle can generate.
The Masseter, part of your jaw
It can generate up to over 150 pound of force
200
What instrument did Mr. Wuebber play all the way through High School?
The Trumpet (like Dr. Taylor)
300
What are phagocytes and lymphocytes?
Phagocytes are the warriors of the immune system, responsible for devouring and getting rid of invading germs and disease.
Lymphocytes are the wizards, who remember previous invaders and assist with identifying threats to the body
300
What sport teams does Mr. Wuebber root for?
Football : NY JETS
Baseball : NY METS
Hockey: NY RANGERS
Basketball: NY KNICKS
Soccer: None (don't follow soccer)
300
Why is protein important for the body?
Protein is a nutrient your body needs to grow and repair cells, and to work properly.
Protein is found in a wide range of food and it’s important that you get enough protein in your diet every day. How much protein you need from your diet varies depending on your weight, gender, age and health.
Meeting your protein needs is easily achieved from eating a variety of foods. Protein from food comes from plant and animal sources such as:
- meat and fish
- eggs
- dairy products
- seeds and nuts
- legumes like beans and lentils.
300
What is the least important organ in the human body?
The Appendix!
This small, finger-shaped organ is attached to the large intestine. Traditionally, it was thought to be a vestigial organ, meaning it was a leftover from our evolutionary past, no longer serving a primary function
300
Aside from Physical Education, what would Mr. Wuebber be doing for his profession?
Still a teacher, but teaching earth science.
Professional Athlete (if he practiced more after school)
Game Designer (if he was better at math)
400
Why is water such an important aspect of the human body?
Most of your body is made of water, your brain is actually 80 percent water!
Imagine what would happen if you didnt drink any water for a few days.....
400
Mr. Wuebber is really bad at a few sports, but there's 1 sport in particular where he's especially bad, what sport is it?
Soccer
400
If you wanted to be way healthier, what type of food should you add more of to your diet?
Green, leafy vegetables are the most useful and helpful thing for healthy people.
400
What is the oldest living KNOWN organism on earth?
The bristlecone pinetree (Methuselah) in California is thought to be over 4800 years old.
400
What is Mr. Wuebber's favorite cheat food?
(the food you shouldn't eat, but can't help it)
Any desert that his mother makes
OR
Potato chips
500
What is the respiratory system?
The system of the body responsible for helping us breath
500
Two Part Question
What is the most popular sport in the USA?
What is the most popular sport in the world?
Football (American)
Soccer
500
Theres 1 thing in the world that is way worse for the body than anything else, what is it?
Soda
Diet soda too, by the way
500
Which planet in the solar system has the most moons?
Saturn has over 140 different moons!
500
Mr. Wuebber was unable to go to Dunkin Donuts and he needed someone else to pick up his order.
What is Mr. Wuebber's go-to dunkin order?
Large Iced Decaf Coffee
Donut/Coffee Roll