What pushes food from the pharynx to the stomach?
The oesophagus.
What does the excretory system do?
It eliminates waste substances from the body.
What does the digestive system do?
It breaks down food into nutrients.
We exhale which gas?
Carbon dioxide.
What nutrients help us prevent illness?
Vitamins and minerals!
What are the two main parts of the circulatory system?
The heart and the blood vessels.
We inhale which gas?
Oxygen.
What system is this?
The circulatory system.
What nutrients are these?
Proteins
What nutrients do these have?
Carbohydrates
What takes the bolus from the mouth the oesophagus?
The pharynx.
We can eat food in the ... of the pyramid two or three times a week.
The middle
What nutrient does this have?
Protein and/or vitamins.
What nutrients give our body energy?
Carbohydrates and fats!
What does the respiratory system do?
Brings air into the body and exhales carbon dioxide.
We must eat food at the ... of the pyramid every day!
The bottom
What is this tube called?
The oesophagus.
What are these?
These are the lungs.
What does the stomach do?
It breaks down food. It make gastric juices and mixes.
What system is this?
The excretory system.
We must eat food at the ... of the pyramid in small amounts and only occasionally.
The top
What is this organ?
The small intestine.
What makes the bolus?
The tongue and saliva.
What does the pancreas do?
Produces juices to make nutrients.
What is this organ?
The liver.
What is this organ?
The large intestine.
What is this organ?
The pancreas.
What does the liver do?
Produces juices to make nutrients.
Where do we get our energy from?
From the food we eat!
What nutrient do we use to grow and repair our bodies and our muscles?
Proteins!
What do the blood vessels do?
They carry blood cells around the body.
What does the large intestine do?
It removes water and minerals and produces stools.
What foods should we avoid eating too much of?
Fats!
What does the heart do?
The heart pumps blood around the body.
What nutrients do these have?
Vitamins and minerals.
What are the part of the digestive system? (there are nine!)
The mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, liver, pancreas, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus
What is this part of the digestive system called?
The stomach.
What does a balanced diet have?
Proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats and water!
Can you name the parts of the respiratory system? (hint: there are 3!)
Nose, pharynx, lungs
What does the circulatory system do?
It transports nutrients and oxygen around the body.
What happens in the mouth? (hint: teeth and tounge)
The teeth crush food and the tongue breaks it down.