Nervous System
What part of your body sends all of the signals to your muscles?
The brain
What is the worm shaped structure at the end of your intestines?
Appendix
What would happen if the urine flowed back into the kidneys?
It would cause kidney damage, kidney infection, or worse, kidney failure
What color is your brain?
pink
How do you treat a broken bone?
Put a cast on it so that the structures can be still and heal or your doctor might also suggest surgery
What is another word for arteries?
Veins
How many intestines does a human have?
2: the small intestine and the large intestine.
Why do we need the urinary system?
We need it to remove waste materials from our body. If they remain in our body for too long, we can get really sick from it
What would happen if you did not have a brain?
You would not survive without your brain
What would happen if you didn't have any bones?
You'd fall down like a pancake! You need bones in order to have a structural frame and also to protect your organs
What would happen if the arteries send too many signals to the muscles?
The muscles would be unable to control themselves
How are you enjoying this game so far?
Amazing / great / good / bad
What function do the kidneys serve?
We need the kidneys to filter salt from the waste so that it can go into the bladder and out of the body
What is a part of your brain that stores information and memories?
Your hippocampus
What is the purpose of muscles?
You need them in order to move your body, support and protect your organs, and to keep your blood circulating
What would happen if you didn't have any arteries?
We would be unable to move and just lie there like a pancake. We need arteries to send signals and therefore move.
What color are the intestines?
Pink
What could happen if we hold it in for too long?
This can be very unhealthy for our body as bacteria could grow, our bladder could expand, or worse, we can become very ill.
True or false: People with a smaller hippocampus tend to be more at risk for depression?
True - studies have shown that people who are depressed have a smaller hippocampus
What is a sore muscle?
A sore muscle can happen when your muscles contract. This can stress the muscle tissue beyond what it's used to and cause to become inflamed.
What can Tetanus do to your nervous system?
It can cause muscles throughout the body to tighten and contract.
What's the purpose of the appendix?
It gives healthy bacteria to the intestines so they will be ready for the next flush
What are the parts of the urinary system?
Can your brain feel pain?
No, your brain cannot feel pain because there are no pain receptors in the brain itself.
What causes Tetanus?
Tetanus is caused by a type of bacteria (found in soil) which can enter your body through breaks in your skin caused by cuts, wounds, or punctures from a contaminated object. When the bacteria invades the body, it produces a poison that causes painful muscle contractions.