Light enters your eyes and forms an upside-down image on the _________.
Retina
This part of the brain controls movement, balance and coordination.
Cerebellum
Provide three (3) examples of food that contain healthy fats.
Olive oil, seeds, avocados, nuts, and many more
The bones of the skeleton come together at ________.
Joints
Air enters your nose through the nostrils when you breathe in. The _________ transmit the information to the brain.
Olfactory nerves
When _________ enter your ears, the liquid inside the cochlea moves and sends signals to the brain
Sound waves
There are viruses or bacteria which can make you ill.
Germs
When you touch something, ____________ in your skin transmit information to the brain about how it feels. They also detect pain and temperature.
Sensory nerves
The skeleton is made up of all the bones in your body. It is divided into three parts: _________, _________, and ___________.
Skull, Torso, and Limbs
What sends information to the brain about the upside-down image on the retina?
Optic nerves
True or false: There are less than 600 muscles in your body.
False. There are over 600 muscles.
Enumerate the five senses.
Sight, Touch, Smell, Hearing, Taste
What is the benefit of protein to our body?
It helps our body build and repair muscles and organs.
They are sensory organs found in your tongue and they detect different tastes.
Taste buds
What is the benefit of fibre to our body?
It helps the digestive system stay healthy.
The ____________ controls everything you do. It is made up of the brain, the spinal cord and the nerves.
Nervous system
This is the position of your where you stand, sit, or lie down.
Posture
What do you call this life function where people interact with each other and with their environment?
Interaction
What are the two functions of the skeleton?
1. To support the body. 2. To protect your internal organs
What is the benefit of calcium in our body?
It is good for healthy bones and teeth.
They provide your body with long-lasting energy.
Carbohydrates
The locomotor system is made up of ________, _______ and __________.
Skeleton, joints, and
This is the result of unhealthy diet and not doing exercise.
Obesity
This part of the brain controls involuntary actions, such as breathing.
Brain stem
The bones at the joints are connected by ________.
Ligaments
What is the benefit of antioxidants to our body?
Protect our cells and fight off cancer
This is a visit to the doctor to see if you are healthy.
Check-up
These types of food give you vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy.
Fruits and vegetables
__________ connect muscles to the bones.
Tendons
This part of the brain controls voluntary actions, such as speaking.
Cerebrum