The Amazing Human body/Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
Can you name the 5 senses and its partner body parts?
The 5 senses are:
Eyes:Sight
Hands:Touch
Nose: Smell
Ears: Hearing
Tongue:Taste
What are cells?
Cells are the body's building blocks. Cells carry out the functions of a living thing.
Food provides energy we need to get through the day!
What liquid waste leaves your body through your skin?
Sweat leaves the body through the skin
(Perspiration)
How else can we consume water that isn't from our cups or water bottles?
Water can come from the food we eat like vegetables and fruit!
Anton Von Leeuwenhoek made his own _________ to continue his observations.
Anton Von Leeuwenhoek made his own microscope to continue his observations.
What do cells do when they are grouped together?
Cells become tissue when grouped together.
What do the teeth do to help the digestive system?
The teeth break up food. It helps make the food smaller so it is easier to digest.
What is the body's main liquid waste that leaves the body?
The main liquid waste that leaves the body is urine.
What is the body's tissue?
Tissue are cells that all perform the same function.
Does the tongue have an important role in the digestive system?
Yes! It not only helps us taste the food, it moves the food around the mouth to help us swallow food.
What is the job of the kidneys?
The kidneys are the primary organ of excretion. it filters the liquid waste from the blood
Where else do we get vitamins from?
We can get vitamins from the foods we eat. Like citrus or milk!
What did Anton discover in the saliva and the sticky coating on the outside of his teeth?
Anton found millions of tiny organisms called bacteria in his saliva and teeth!
What is an organ?
Where does the food go to after it passes through the esophagus?
The food goes to the stomach!
Why is it important to drink water?
To help your kidney's regulate or control the amount of salt and nutrients in blood.
Anton conducted many experiments with water. What did he discover in lake water?
Anton discovered bacteria swimming in the water
What does it mean when something is microscopic?
It means that something is too small to be seen by the human eye without help
What is the job of the digestive system?
The job of the digestive systems is to process the food into substances the body can use for energy
What is the job of the excretory system?
The job of the excretory system is to remove waste products from the body.
What are the four basic nutrients that your body needs?
Water, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are the four nutrients that the body needs.