Flashcard on Human Body Parts and Functions

Front

What role do tendons play in the human body?

Back

They connect muscles to bones, facilitating movement.

Front

What is the function of the brain?

Back

It is the part of the body that receives, processes, and responds to signals from nerves.

Front

What is a reason someone might have blurred vision?

Back

The back of the eye is too close to the front of the eye.

Front

What is light?

Back

What comes from the sun and lamps and makes it possible to see things.

Front

What is the reason someone has great vision?

Back

The front part of the eye is the right distance from the back part, allowing images to come into focus at the very back.

Front

What are muscles?

Back

Tissues in the body that contract to produce movement.

Front

What is the function of the heart?

Back

It pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What do bones do?

Back

They provide structure and support to the body.

Front

What is the role of the lungs?

Back

They allow us to breathe and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the purpose of the skin?

Back

It protects the body and helps regulate temperature.