Explore the Human Body

What is the largest organ in the human body?

• heart

• liver

• lungs

• skin

What is the function of the heart?

• The function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

• To store oxygen for the body.

• To filter toxins from the blood.

• To produce hormones for digestion.

Name the bone that protects the brain.

• skull

• humerus

• femur

• tibia

What is the role of the lungs in the body?

• The lungs store excess nutrients for the body.

• The lungs facilitate gas exchange, supplying oxygen to the blood and removing carbon dioxide.

• The lungs filter toxins from the blood.

• The lungs produce hormones that regulate metabolism.

Identify the part of the body responsible for digestion.

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Nervous system

What is the function of the kidneys?

• To filter air and regulate breathing.

• The function of the kidneys is to filter blood, remove waste, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, and produce hormones.

• To produce insulin and regulate blood sugar levels.

• To store bile and aid in digestion.

Name the muscle that helps you breathe.

• abdominal muscles

• intercostal muscles

• pectoralis major

• diaphragm

What is the purpose of the skin?

• To facilitate the growth of hair and nails

• To provide a source of energy for the body

• The purpose of the skin is to protect the body, regulate temperature, provide sensation, and synthesize vitamin D.

• To store excess nutrients and minerals

Identify the organ that produces insulin.

• Liver

• Spleen

• Kidney

• Pancreas

What is the function of the brain?

• The brain is responsible for breathing and heart rate only.

• The brain produces hormones for digestion.

• The brain stores all memories permanently.

• The brain controls and coordinates body functions and processes information.