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What is an artery?
An artery is a blood vessel that carries oxygen rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
What is digestion?
Digestion is the process where your body breaks down food into smaller pieces so your body can absorb the nutrients.
What is metabolism?
Metabolism is the process where your body converts food into energy and other substances needed for life.
What is peristalsis?
Peristalsis is the squeezing and relaxing movement that pushes food through your digestive system.
What is a body system?
A body system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function in the body, like the digestive system or the respiratory system.
What is the function of genes?
Genes carry instructions that determine your traits, like your eye color or height.
What are three functions of skin?
Skin protects your body, regulates temperature, and helps you feel things through touch.
What is a joint?
A joint is where two or more bones meet and move together.
What is cartilage?
Cartilage is a flexible tissue that cushions your joints and helps them move smoothly.
What connects bones together?
Ligaments are tough bands of tissue that connect bones together at joints.
What do involuntary muscles control?
Involuntary muscles control things like breathing, digestion, and heartbeat without you having to think about it.
What are three functions of muscles?
Muscles help you move, support your body, and generate heat to keep you warm.
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles are muscles you can control Involuntary muscles work automatically.
Do nerves heal quickly?
No. Nerves can take a long time to heal, and sometimes they may not fully recover.
What does the cerebral cortex control?
The cerebral cortex controls thinking, voluntary movements, and sensations like touch, taste, and sight.
What does the cerebellum control?
The cerebellum controls balance, coordination, and muscle movement.
