Bones
What is a skeleton?
The internal framework of the body, made up of bones.
How many muscles does a human have?
600 muscles
What is a disease?
A disease can be defined as any disturbance in the structure or function of any organ or part of the body.
How do plants get energy?
Plants take in water from the soil and carbon dioxide from the air. Photosynthesis starts when chlorophyll absorbs energy from sunlight. Green plants use this light energy to change water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and nutrients called sugars. The plants use some of the sugars and store the rest.
Name 3 different habitats...
The six main types of habitats are; forests, grasslands, freshwaters, marines, deserts, and tundras.
Where is the function of the roots?
To gather water and keep the plant from falling over
What are the functions of the skeleton?
It provides: SUPPORT for the body – The hardness of the bones provides a strong framework that helps us stand upright, and anchors muscles and organs. PROTECTION of the internal body organs
How do muscles work?
They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lifting your heavy backpack.
What are infectious diseases?
Infectious diseases are caused by microscopic germs (such as bacteria or viruses) that get into the body and cause problems.
How do animals get energy?
Animals obtain their energy by eating either their fellow animals or plants. Energy from the sun is harnessed by plants through the process of photosynthesis. In this process, the sun's energy is taken in and stored within glucose molecules made by the plants.
Name some animals that live on grasslands...
Wolves, coyotes, swift foxes, leopards, hyenas, badgers and snakes represent the abundance of predators that seek out squirrels, mice, moles, rats, etc
What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is a process used by many cellular organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy
Where are the ribs in a human and what is their function?
In our chest. The ribs protect the heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver
What is the strongest muscle in our body?
the "masseter" or jaw
Can animals get infectious diseases?
Infectious diseases can spread from one animal to another. These diseases are caused by particles called viruses and tiny living things—bacteria, protozoans, fungi, and worms.
How are food chains made up?
A food chain is the transfer of food energy from plants to an animal and then to another animal. Most food chains start with green plants making food energy from the sun. Then an animal eats the plant and another animal eats that animal.
Name some animals that live in the forest...
Deer, frogs, lizards, insects, birds, and bears are some forest animals that need these plants.
Why do we need trees?
Trees provide us with oxygen, and we use the wood.
What are "Vertebrates"?
Give 3 examples...
Vertebrates are animals that have a spine.
mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians
What is the smallest muscle in our body?
Why do we need medicines?
Medicines Help in Many Ways. People take medicines to fight illness, to feel better when they're sick, and to keep from getting sick in the first place.
What are Herbivores, Carnivores, and Omnivores?
Plant eaters, Meat eaters, and eating both
Name some animals that live in the desert...
Examples of desert animals include invertebrates such as scorpions and camel spiders; reptiles such as the thorny devil, Gila monster and sidewinder rattlesnake; mammals such as the fennec fox, meerkat, dromedary and Bactrian camel; and birds such as the sandgrouse and lappet-faced vulture.
What is the largest flower called?
Rafflesia arnoldii. The world's largest flower grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. But its enormous, bright red bloom does not fill the air with a sweet aroma. In fact, the Rafflesia arnoldii is known as the "corpse flower" because it smells like dead flesh.
What are "Invertebrates"?
Give 3 examples...
Invertebrates are animals that do not have a spine.
Sea stars, sea urchins, earthworms, sponges, jellyfish, lobsters, crabs, insects, spiders, snails, clams, and squid.
What is the biggest muscle in our body?
The gluteus maximus (thigh)is the largest muscle in the human body. It is large and powerful because it has the job of keeping the trunk of the body in a straight posture.
What are vaccines?
A vaccine is defined as any substance which is used to stimulate the production of antibodies, in turn providing immunity against one or a few diseases
What are predators and prey?
If an animal eats other animals, it's a predator. If an animal is eaten by other animals, it's prey.
Can animals live in different habitats?
Yes, like frogs, tigers, lions, and many insects.
What is the smallest flower?
Wolffia globosa has been described as the world's smallest flowering plant, at 0.1–0.2 mm (0.004–0.008 in) in diameter.