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Which nutrient is our body's MAIN source of energy?
Carbohydrates
What is calcium good for?
For bones and teeth
Fish and meat have proteins. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
Which nutrient keeps our bodies hydrated?
Water
Fats are good for the _________ System.
Nervous
Which one doesn't belong to the "proteins and iron" group? meat fish rice eggs
rice
The central nervous system is made up of...
The brain and the spinal cord
The peripheral nervous system is made up of...
The nerves
The neurons that carry signals from the central nervous system to effectors are the ________ neurons. SENSORY OR MOTOR?
motor
The cerebrum controls the movement, balance and coordination. TRUE OR FALSE?
FALSE. The CEREBRUM controls them.
The brain stem controls involuntary actions and sleeping. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
The neurons that carry signals from receptors to the spinal cord and brain are the ________ neurons
SENSORY
When we swallow food is passed into the...
Oesophagus
The __________ stops food going down the windpipe.
EPIGLOTTIS
The stomach is made of strong muscles. These are...
smooth muscles
The organ of the digestive system in which food is mixed with gastric juices is the...
stomach
