Human Body and Blood Functions

This video from Moomoomath and Science covers six lesser-known facts about the human body. It explains the number and types of ribs, the location and function of the spleen, the liver's vital roles, the size difference between the lungs, the distinction between tendons and ligaments, and the average blood volume in humans. The video aims to provide viewers with interesting insights into human anatomy.

How many sets of ribs does a human have?

• 16 sets

• 14 sets

• 12 sets

• 10 sets

What are the last two ribs called?

• Attached ribs

• True ribs

• False ribs

• Floating ribs

Where is the spleen located in the human body?

• Under the ribcage and above the stomach

• Below the lungs

• Above the heart

• Next to the liver

Which organ produces bile for digestion?

• Liver

• Spleen

• Pancreas

• Gallbladder

What is one of the liver's functions?

• Storing glycogen

• Producing insulin

• Filtering lymph

• Storing oxygen

Why is the left lung smaller than the right lung?

• It has fewer lobes

• It shares space with the heart

• It is less efficient

• It has more blood vessels

What does a tendon connect?

• Muscle to muscle

• Bone to muscle

• Muscle to bone

• Bone to bone

How much blood does the average person have?

• 4.5 to 5.5 liters

• 2 to 3 liters

• 3.5 to 4.5 liters

• 6 to 7 liters

What are the components of blood?

• Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and oxygen

• Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and glucose

• Water, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

• Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

• Carrying nutrients

• Clotting blood

• Fighting infections

• Transporting oxygen