Human Body

What bone protects the brain?

• Rib Cage
• Skull
• Femur
• Face

Which part of the brain controls our heartbeat, breathing, and digestive system?

• Brain Stem
• Cerebellum
• Cerebrum
• Skull

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Which body system controls the body?

• Nervous System
• Skeletal System
• Digestive System
• Immune System

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Our brain is the size of ______________

• our 2 fists
• 1 fist
• a tomato
• Cantaloupe

What is the function of the nervous system?

• Controls all parts of the body; sends signals between the brain, spinal cord, and nerve endings

• What happens when you get nervous to do something

• To fight off diseases

• To carry oxygen, nutrients, and blood throughout the body

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What is the function of the excretory/urinary system?

• Removes liquid waste from your body

• digests food

• helps you breathe

• circulates your blood

How do the body systems work together when you accidentally touch a hot pan?

• The cardiovascular/circulatory system sends signals to your hand to move it, and your nervous system moves your hand

• The nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) send a signal to your hand to move it, and your muscular system causes your hand to move

• The digestive system moves your hand, and the cardiovascular/circulatory system sends signals to your hand

• The nervous system causes your hand to move, and the muscular system breaks down nutrients for your muscles to move

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What kind of information can be sent through the nervous system?

• hearing a fire alarm
• feeling a sharp pencil tip
• smelling pancakes or bacon
• all of the above and much more

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Which body system helps you remove waste products from your body that you do not need?

• muscular system
• excretory system
• skeletal system
• none of the above

What are kidneys?

• curvy shapes that look like a human ear
• a pair of respiratory organs used for breathing
• red beans often used in chili and salads
• a pair of excretory organs that filter waste products from blood

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