What is inside you? Flashcards
What is the function of the Circulatory system?
It delivers nutrients and oxygen. Includes heart and blood vessels
What does the Breathing system do?
It provides your blood with oxygen.
What organs make up the Breathing System?
Nose, mouth, trachea, and lungs
Is the Skeleton a System?
Yes
What does the Skeleton System do?
gives support to your body. NOTE: All the bones are part of the skeleton
What does the Digestive system do?
makes food smaller and transports nutrients to the blood.
What organs make up the Digestive System?
oral cavity, oesophagus, stomach, and intestines
What does the Muscular system do?
makes your body able to move.
What organs make up the Muscular system?
ALL muscles make up the Muscular System
If the doctor listens with a stethoscope, what are they listening to?
Heart & lungs
Can you point to where the heart, lungs, stomach & intestines are located in your body?
Is a blood vessel an organ?
Yes. Your heart is an organ and so is every blood vessel. Together they have the task of transporting oxygen and nutrients to all parts of your body.
What organ distributes nutrients from food to the blood?
Intestines
What is the function of the pancreas?
The pancreas ensures a correct blood sugar level and digestion.
What is the function of the spleen?
The spleen ensures a good defense against bacteria.
