The Skeletal System
What is the bone that protects the brain?
Skull
What does the muscular system allow the body to do?
move
What pumps the blood through the body?
heart
True or false: Scientists know what causes hiccups?
False
What organ controls the entire body?
brain
The skeleton gives us sh--- and f---.
shape and form
voluntary means able to control. Give an example of a voluntary muscle movement.
There are many different correct answers. Your teacher will decide.
What does blood carry that all parts of the body need?
oxygen and nutrients
What are the 2 large balloon like objects that take air in when you breathe?
lungs
what carries signals from the brain down to all parts of the body and from all parts of the body up to the brain?
spine
What are the bones that run down the back?
spine
involuntary means not able to control. Give an example of an involuntary muscle movement.
There are many correct answers. Your teacher will decide.
What does the blood travel through going from the heart to all parts of the body?
arteries
What is the tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach used to swallow food?
esophagus
What sends signals all through the body?
neurons
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What are muscles called that are attached to the skeleton?
skeletal muscles
What does the blood travel through going back to the heart?
veins
What is the liquid in the mouth that starts the process of digesting?
saliva
Name the 3 parts of the brain.
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
brain stem
Where is the smallest bone located?
in the ear
Name a muscle you can not live without.
heart
Blood can be different shades of red. Explain what it means when blood is dark red.
It is depleted, empty, or has no oxygen or nutrients in it as it travels back to the heart.
What is the large muscle under your ribs that helps with breathing?
diaphram
Tell 1 thing each part of the brain is responsible for.
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brainstem
There are many correct answers. Your teacher will decide.