Digestive system
What carries food from the mouth to the stomach?
The esophagus
What is the name of the heart muscle?
Myocardium
What is the longest bone?
The femur
What are involuntary muscles?
Muscles that work automatically
What is ownership?
Taking responsibility for something
What enzyme helps break down carbs?
Amylase
Which side of the heart is thicker?
The left side
What protects the spinal cord?
Vertebrae
What connects muscle to bones?
Tendons
This wellness Wednesday core value describes the ability to adjust to new situations, changes or challenges
Adaptability
What acid is in the stomach?
Hydrochloric acid
What blood vessels carry blood AWAY from the heart?
What is connective tissue?
Tissue that supports, connects, and holds tissues and organs together (Cartilage, tendons, & ligaments)
Which muscles are striated?
Skeletal and cardiac muscles
What trait allows you to reduce stress and blood pressure by keeping you calm?
Patience
What organ absorbs the most nutrients?
The small intestines
What prevents backflow of blood?
Valves
What mineral helps to keep bones strong?
Calcium
What substance provides the energy for muscles to contract?
ATP
Discipline
What are the folds in the lining of the stomach?
Rugae
According to blood flow, where does blood loose oxygen?
The systemic capillaries
What is the floating bone in the throat?
Hyoid bone
What are the proteins that allow a muscle to contract?
Actin and myosin
This quality pushes people to succeed and pursue big dreams and goals
Ambition