Hello Boys and Girls,

Did you have a good week? I’m sure you’re working really hard. Do continue to revise and to complete all tasks assigned.

We have looked at many systems of the body. Try to name all these systems now without looking back. Good job! All these systems are interconnected. They function in such a way that the body is seen to operate as a unit. For example, all the organs of the body are supplied with nerves and blood vessels. The bony framework of the body helps to support all the body organs. Without food and oxygen the body will not survive, and waste must be got rid of.

Let's see how well you will do in the exercises below. A. Complete this table.

B. Select the correct answer for the following questions. Answer all questions.

1. The smallest bones a. hand. b. back. c. chest. d. ear.

2. The number of bones in the adult human body usually is a. exactly 200. b. less than 200. c. between 200 and 250. d. more than 250.

a. Heart b. Spinal cord c. Kidney d. Brain

6. Which joint is the elbow a good example of? a. Hinge b. Ball and socket c. Sliding d. Immovable

7. For healthy strong bones we can use foods rich in a. vitamins. b. calcium. c. carbohydrates. d. fats.

8. Skull is to cranium, as kneecap is to a. sternum. b. phalanges. c. femur. d. patella.

*Gives the body its shape 9.

in the body can be found in the

For questions 3 to 5, match the parts of the skeleton with the organs that they protect.

3. Skull

4. Ribs

5. Vertebrae

*Supports other parts of the body *Helps in body movement

*Protects delicate organs of the body

These statements above, all describe functions of the a. muscles. b. nerves. c. skeleton. d. blood.

10. The external part of the ear is really

a. cartilage. b. bones. c. igament. d. muscle.

11. Muscles are attached to bones by a. ligaments. b. tendons. c. cartilage. d. veins.

12. Inside the rib cage we can find the a. lungs. b. heart. c. lungs and heart. d. ribs.

13. Which of these organs below is a likened unto a pump? a. Brain b. Heart c. Kidneys d. Lungs

14. The heartrate increases when we a. are sleeping. b. run very quickly. c. are studying. d. drink water.

15. How many chambers does the human heart have? a. 4 b. 3 c. 2 d. 1

16. Blood cells are made in the a. marrow. b. muscles. c. brain. d. nerves.

17. In order to check your heartbeat the doctor can use a a. thermometer. b. barometer. c. stethoscope. d. telescope.

18. Which of these statements about the kidney is FALSE? a. It is shaped like a bean. b. It is the place where urine is stored. c. It is very important to the proper functioning of the body. d. It helps to purify the blood.

19. These make up the Excretory System. a. Kidneys, brains, lungs b. Lungs, chest, skin c. Brains, bladder, lungs d. Kidneys, bladder, skin

20. The lungs are normally filled with a. water. b. mucous. c. blood. d. air.

21. Digestion of food begins in the a. stomach. b. mouth. c. large intestine. d. small intestine.

22. Digestion refers to food substances being a. broken down into smaller parts. b. absorbed into the blood stream. c. got rid of. d. taken into the body.

23. Which group contains foods all rich in proteins? a. Mango, carrot, bora, fish b. Milk, orange juice, peas, calaloo c. Channa, coconut, pear, tomato d. Cheese, beef, egg, peas

24. Excess carbohydrates in the body are stored as a. muscle. b. fats. c. blood. d. skin.

25. Which of these can be referred to as a balanced meal? a. Orange juice, chicken fried rice, vegetable salad b. ‘Soft’ drink, pastry, chocolate c. Channa, coconut water, fried chicken d. Biscuits, cherry juice, a slice of cake

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Until next week, continue to revise as much as you can, Boys and Girls!