WorksheetsBody Basics - Grade 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The number of times we breathe in a minute is called the ___________________.
bulge
breathing rate
cycle
respiratory system
The system that takes care of breathing process is called the ________________.
inhale
breathing
respiratory system
exhale
Lungs are located in the chest cavity, protected by the ___________.
ribcage
lungs
chest
heart
When you exhale, the air comes out through the windpipe and reaches the ____________________.
lungs
hiccups
bulge
Voice box
Any animal with a _________________ can get hiccups.
stale
diaphragm
breathe
ribcage
An almond-shaped structure located above the brain stem is __________________ which controls feelings and emotions.
spinal cord
stimuli
amygdala
hippocampus
Nerves are made up of cells called ________________.
cells
nerves
amygdala
neurons
The ________________ is the lowest part of the brain stem and without it, we will not be able to live because it controls the heart functioning and breathing.
medulla oblongata
amygdala
hypothalamus
neurons
Which part of the brain is small and responsible for balance, coordination and movement.
Cerebrum
Brain stem
Cerebellum
Spinal cord
Which is the control centre of your body and also known as "The boss of the body".
Lungs
Skeletal system
Nerves
Brain
The word 'muscle' is derived from the Latin term 'musculus'; meaning '_____________________'
little rat
little mouse
little pig
little cat
Skeletal muscles are connected to the bones through a strong tissue called ____________.
tendon
voluntary
smooth
muscles
Some muscles, like the ones in your arms, legs and hands move only when you want to move. These are called _______________ muscles.
voluntary muscles
smooth muscles
involuntary muscles
cardiac muscles
There are some movements that are controlled by the brain, like the muscles in the stomach, intestines and heart. These are called ______________ muscles.
voluntary
skeletal
involuntary
tendon
Muscles in the arm - ___________ and __________ are an example of his teamwork!
smooth and cardiac
voluntary and involuntary
muscles and joints
triceps and biceps
The ______________ muscle in the heart works the most as compared to any other muscles over a lifetime. It never tires!
smooth
cardiac
triceps
biceps
The _______ muscles are the busiest muscles in the body.
eyes
ears
skeletal
arms
When the brain sends a message to a neuron, it passes that message along by generating a small electrical ________________________.
neuron
impulse
stimuli
sensory neurons
These neurons carry messages between the brain and sense organs.
motor neurons
neurons
amygdala
sensory neurons
__________________ responses regulate the body's internal functioning, such as regulating body temperature and breathing.
Reflex actions
Autonomic responses
Motor neurons
Sensory neurons
