29 Questions
What is the primary function of the thigh?
Supporting weight of top of leg
Which body part is responsible for connecting the foot to the leg?
Shin
What is the primary function of the ankle?
Stabilizing the ankle joint
Which part of the leg is responsible for distributing body weight at the end of the foot?
Heel
What is the primary function of the torso in relation to body stability?
Providing balance while walking
Which body part is responsible for supporting the weight of the upper body?
Knee
Which system is responsible for facilitating movement inside the head and spinal cord?
Central nervous system
What is one of the most important functions of the circulatory system?
Distributing oxygen to different parts of the body
What is the function of capillaries in the body?
Connecting small arteries and veins
Which part of the body is responsible for carrying blood away from the heart?
Arteries
What is the main responsibility of the spinal backbone (vertebrae) cord?
Connecting peripheral nerves to the brain
Which system is responsible for distributing oxygen and other nutrients across the body?
Circulatory system
What is the function of the forehead?
Forming facial expressions
Where are the eyes located?
Below the forehead, above the eyes
Which body part is responsible for eating, talking, and breathing?
Teeth inside the mouth
What is the function of eyelashes?
Protecting the eyes from foreign particles
Which part of the body is responsible for maintaining balance?
Ear
Where is the scalp located?
(Under hair) Top of the head
What is the main function of the brain according to the text?
Processing sensory signals provided by parts of the body
Which body part is responsible for connecting a baby's umbilical cord to its mother's placenta before birth?
Abdomen
What is the main role of the chest in the body according to the text?
Stabilizing the body and protecting internal organs
Where are the hips located in relation to the torso?
Lower sides of the torso
Which part of the body is responsible for cushioning when sitting and assisting in hip and thigh movement?
Buttocks
What is the main function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
Balancing fluids in the body
Where is the bladder located in the body?
Back of the abdomen
What is the primary function of the larynx in the respiratory system?
Creating speech sounds
Where are the nasal cavities located in relation to the oral cavity?
Above the mouth
Which part of the body is responsible for bringing oxygen into the body through blood vessels?
Lungs
What is the main function of the muscular system?
Enabling body movement
Study Notes
Body Parts and Functions
Legs
- The leg is divided into sections: thigh, shin, knee, ankle, foot, and toe
- Thigh: above knee, supports weight of upper body, allows leg to flex and move
- Shin: lower leg, under the knee, flexes the foot, stabilizes the ankle joint
- Knee: between thigh and shin, bends the leg, supports weight of upper body
- Ankle: between foot and shin, rotates the foot, connects the foot to the leg
- Foot: bottom of the leg, provides balance while walking, distributes body weight
- Toe: end of the foot, provides balance while walking, distributes body weight
- Heel: back of the foot, distributes body weight
Torso
- Chest: top of the torso, protects lungs and heart, assists in arm movement
- Abdomen: middle of the torso, stabilizes the body, protects internal organs
- Belly: middle of the belly button, connects a baby's umbilical cord to its mother's placenta
- Torso back: back of the torso, stabilizes the body, protects vertebrae
- Buttocks: back of the torso, just above the legs, cushions the body when sitting
- Waist: middle of the torso, stabilizes the body, allows the upper body to bend to the lower half
- Hips: lower sides of the torso, stabilizes the body, assists in hip and thigh movement
Nervous System
- Brain: processes sensory signals, sends messages to the rest of the body, regulates automatic body functions
- Spinal cord: transmits signals to the brain from other parts of the body, transmits signals from the brain to other parts of the body
- Peripheral nervous system: branches out around the body, connects peripheral nerves to the brain
Urinary System
- Kidneys: rear back of the abdomen, removes waste from the body, balances fluids in the body
- Tubes: between kidneys and bladder, brings urine to the bladder from the kidneys
- Bladder: center of the pelvis, stores urine before urination
- Urethra: end of the bladder, brings urine out of the body during urination
Respiratory System
- Nostrils: end of the nose, inhales air during breathing, exhales carbon dioxide
- Nasal cavity: inside the nose, keeps foreign particles out of the respiratory tract, makes mucus to keep the nose moist
- Oral cavity: middle of the face, inhales air during breathing, exhales carbon dioxide
- Larynx: neck, below the throat, in front of the esophagus, creates speech sounds, protects the airway from choking
- Bronchial tubes: chest, between the trachea tubes and lungs, connects trachea to lungs, brings air into the lungs
- Lungs: chest, behind rib cage, brings oxygen into the body through blood vessels, takes carbon dioxide out of the body through exhalation
Muscular System
- Muscles: enables a body to move
Circulatory System
- Heart: chest, pumps blood throughout the body
- Arteries: various places in the body, carries blood away from the heart, distributes oxygen to different parts of the body
- Veins: various places in the body, brings blood back to the heart, allows deoxygenated blood to regain oxygen
- Capillaries: everywhere in the body, connects small arteries and veins, stores blood to be taken back to the heart
- Blood: distributes oxygen and other nutrients across the body, removes carbon dioxide and other waste from cells
Digestive System
- Mouth: eats, talks, breathes, senses taste
- Nose: breathes, senses smell, keeps out foreign particles
- Face: senses five senses, communicates emotions
- Forehead: above the eyes, forms facial expressions, protects the eyes
- Scalp: top of the head, protects the skull with extra blood vessels
- Eyes: senses sight, protected by eyelids and eyelashes
- Ears: senses hearing, maintains balance
- Hair: regulates body temperature, protects the scalp
- Teeth: chews food to be digested
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