Human Body Parts: Head and Neck Functions
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What is the primary function of the forehead according to the text?

  • Facilitating sense of touch
  • Supporting the head's weight
  • Protecting the eyes
  • Forming facial expressions (correct)
  • What is the role of the scalp as mentioned in the text?

  • Protecting the skull (correct)
  • Hearing sounds
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Enabling vision
  • Which body part plays a significant role in chewing, opening and closing the mouth, and talking?

  • Eyelids
  • Hair
  • Ears
  • Teeth (correct)
  • Where are the sweat glands located that help in cooling the head?

    <p>Scalp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of eyelashes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Protecting the eyes from foreign particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body part is responsible for maintaining balance and sense of hearing?

    <p>Ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the central nervous system?

    <p>Coordinating reflexes in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body part is responsible for distributing oxygen to different parts of the body?

    <p>Heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

    <p>Connecting small arteries and veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is responsible for digesting food so that the body can have nutrients to distribute?

    <p>Digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nerves in the peripheral nervous system?

    <p>Connecting peripheral nerves to the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which blood vessel is responsible for carrying blood away from the heart?

    <p>Arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the chest in the human body?

    <p>Protecting lungs and heart; assisting in arm movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the hips located on the human body?

    <p>Lower sides of the torso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the body connects a baby's umbilical cord to its mother's placenta before birth?

    <p>Abdomen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the waist in the human body?

    <p>Stabilizing the body; protecting internal organs; connecting the limbs to the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the buttocks?

    <p>Cushioning the body when sitting; assisting in hip and thigh movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the location of the torso in relation to other body parts?

    <p>Between the neck and legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement and is attached to bones?

    <p>Skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of muscle aids in keeping the heartbeat going and is found in the heart?

    <p>Cardiac muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which location can smooth muscles be found, playing a role in involuntary functions?

    <p>Organ walls (intestines, stomach, bladder)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body part is not mentioned as part of the skeletal system in the text?

    <p>Joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system includes the body's 206 bones and connective tissues like tendons and ligaments according to the text?

    <p>Skeletal system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the cardiovascular/circulatory system?

    <p>Blood circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which body part is responsible for protecting the spinal cord and stabilizing the body?

    <p>Pelvis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the reproductive system?

    <p>Reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is part of the endocrine system and is responsible for hormone production?

    <p>Adrenal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the nervous/sensory system primarily facilitate?

    <p>Communication between body systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

    <p>Filtering waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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