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Body Basics - Grade 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The number of times we breathe in a minute is called the ___________________.

a)

bulge

b)

breathing rate

c)

cycle

d)

respiratory system

2.

The system that takes care of breathing process is called the ________________.

a)

inhale

b)

breathing

c)

respiratory system

d)

exhale

3.

Lungs are located in the chest cavity, protected by the ___________.

a)

ribcage

b)

lungs

c)

chest

d)

heart

4.

When you exhale, the air comes out through the windpipe and reaches the ____________________.

a)

lungs

b)

hiccups

c)

bulge

d)

Voice box

5.

Any animal with a _________________ can get hiccups.

a)

stale

b)

diaphragm

c)

breathe

d)

ribcage

6.

An almond-shaped structure located above the brain stem is __________________ which controls feelings and emotions.

a)

spinal cord

b)

stimuli

c)

amygdala

d)

hippocampus

7.

Nerves are made up of cells called ________________.

a)

cells

b)

nerves

c)

amygdala

d)

neurons

8.

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.

a)

medulla oblongata

b)

amygdala

c)

hypothalamus

d)

neurons

9.

Which part of the brain is small and responsible for balance, coordination and movement.

a)

Cerebrum

b)

Brain stem

c)

Cerebellum

d)

Spinal cord

10.

Which is the control centre of your body and also known as "The boss of the body".

a)

Lungs

b)

Skeletal system

c)

Nerves

d)

Brain

11.

The word 'muscle' is derived from the Latin term 'musculus'; meaning '_____________________'

a)

little rat

b)

little mouse

c)

little pig

d)

little cat

12.

Skeletal muscles are connected to the bones through a strong tissue called ____________.

a)

tendon

b)

voluntary

c)

smooth

d)

muscles

13.

Some muscles, like the ones in your arms, legs and hands move only when you want to move. These are called _______________ muscles.

a)

voluntary muscles

b)

smooth muscles

c)

involuntary muscles

d)

cardiac muscles

14.

There are some movements that are controlled by the brain, like the muscles in the stomach, intestines and heart. These are called ______________ muscles.

a)

voluntary

b)

skeletal

c)

involuntary

d)

tendon

15.

Muscles in the arm - ___________ and __________ are an example of his teamwork!

a)

smooth and cardiac

b)

voluntary and involuntary

c)

muscles and joints

d)

triceps and biceps

16.

The ______________ muscle in the heart works the most as compared to any other muscles over a lifetime. It never tires!

a)

smooth

b)

cardiac

c)

triceps

d)

biceps

17.

The _______ muscles are the busiest muscles in the body.

a)

eyes

b)

ears

c)

skeletal

d)

arms

18.

When the brain sends a message to a neuron, it passes that message along by generating a small electrical ________________________.

a)

neuron

b)

impulse

c)

stimuli

d)

sensory neurons

19.

These neurons carry messages between the brain and sense organs.

a)

motor neurons

b)

neurons

c)

amygdala

d)

sensory neurons

20.

__________________ responses regulate the body's internal functioning, such as regulating body temperature and breathing.

a)

Reflex actions

b)

Autonomic responses

c)

Motor neurons

d)

Sensory neurons