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I am the frame that is made up of the bones that support the body.
skeletal system
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I am the system in charge of pulling your bones to make your body move and I also make up many of your organs.
muscular system
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I am the system that consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
circulatory system
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I am the system in charge of getting oxygen to the body.
respiratory system
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I am the system in charge of breaking down food into simple substances your body can use.
digestive system
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I am the system in charge of getting rid of waste products your body cannot use.
excretory system
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I am the system that consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
nervous system
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I am the system that is made up of glands that produce hormones.
endocrine system
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I am the system that helps the body fight germs
immune system
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Name the 5 senses
seeing, hearing, touching, taste and smell
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Name the 3 jobs of the skeletal system
It gives the shape. It protects organs in the body. It works with the muscles to move the body.
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These bones fit together like a puzzle and are found in places like the skull.
immovable joints
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These bones move only a small amount. They are found in places like the rib cage.
gliding joints
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This joint works like a door opening and closing allowing bones to move back and forth in one direction.
hinge joints
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The rounded end of one bone fits into a cup-like shape in the other. These joints allow the bones to move back and forth and in a circular motion and side to side.
ball-and-socket joint
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This joint can move up and down and side to side. It is found between the skull and neck.
pivot joint
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Materials in foods that a body uses to grow and stay healthy
nutrients
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Blood vessels that carry blood AWAY from the heart
arteries
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The bottom chamber of the heart
ventricle
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This is the main muscle that controls breathing
diaphragm
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The largest part of the brain
cerebrum
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The part of the brain that controls your heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestive muscles
medulla
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The measurement of chemical energy in foods
calories
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Chemicals that control body functions
hormones
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These filter out harmful materials in the body and produce white blood cells to fight germs
lymph nodes
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This type of muscle is attached to the bones and pulls the bones to move
skeletal muscles
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This is the muscle found in the heart that contracts to squeeze the blood out of the heart and relaxes to fill the heart with blood.
cardiac muscle
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This is the muscle type that makes up the internal organs and blood vessels
smooth muscle
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How many bones are there in the adult body?
206 bones
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Name the 3 kinds of joints.
Immovable, partly movable, and movable
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Name the 4 kinds of movable joints.
gliding joints, hinge joints, ball-and-socket, and pivot joints
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Name the tough cords that attach muscles to bones.
tendons
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What do red blood cells do?
carry oxygen and nutrients to cells
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What do white blood cells do?
fight germs that enter the body
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What do we call the upper chambers of the heart?
right and left atriums
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How big is a healthy human heart?
the size of a fist
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What does air travel through to get to the bronchial tubes and lungs?
the trachea
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How much does a lung weight?
about one pound
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To which system do the sweat glands belong?
excretory system
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Name the tiny finger-like projections in the small intestine used to absorb digested food.
villi
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What do the kidneys and liver work to remove from the body?
urea
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Name the 2 parts of the nervous system.
Central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the outer nervous system (nerves)
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Where is the cerebellum located?
below the cerebrum
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Name two vitamins and minerals bones need.
calcium and phosphorus
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Name two kinds of carbohydrates.
starch and sugar
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A main source of energy (ex. sugar and starch)
carbohydrates
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Keeps the body tissues healthy and protects from illness. Found in plants and animals.
vitamins
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________ mainly come from the earth, helps your blood; muscles and nervous system grow and function. (ex. calcium, iron, and zinc)
minerals
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_______ are part of every living cell - helps the body grow and repair cells. Found in dairy products, meats, and nuts.
proteins
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____ help the body use other nutrients and store vitamins, keep the body warm and helps the brain and other tissues work. Essential in all diets.
fats
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_____ helps remove waste, protect joints, and regulate the body's temperature.
water
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What is the recommended daily allowance of grains?
6 to 11 servings
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What is the recommended daily allowance of fruits?
2 to 4 servings
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What is the recommended daily allowance of vegetables?
3 to 5 servings
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What is the recommended daily allowance of meat and fish?
2 to 3 servings
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What is the recommended daily allowance of dairy products?
2 to 3 servings
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What does the USDA recommend that you use sparingly?
fats
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How often should activity be substituted for inactivity?
daily
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How many times a week should aerobic activities (gymnastics, swimming, running) be practiced?
3 to 5 times a week
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How regular should leisure activities (frisbee, wiffleball, flying kites) be practiced in a week?
2 to 3 times a week
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On how many occasions should inactive pastimes be practiced?
occasionally
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