CKLA Domain 10 The Human Body vocab/content

Foods such as fast food burgers, fries, candy, and cookies nourish the body.

Kidneys work within the excretory system to balance the amount of water in the body.

The liver, located in the digestive system, is one of your LEAST important organs.

What does the digestive system do?

You have muscles in your esophagus and stomach.

The bladder is where feces stay until they are ready to leave the body.

A well-balanced diet, plenty of rest, and regular exercise are essential to good health.

Milk provides calcium, an important mineral for the body.

Saliva is the fluid that leaves your body through the urethra.

The digestive and excretory systems are two of the human body's systems.

Nutritionists believe it's ok to eat lots of fats & sugar instead of fruits, veggies, & protein

Poor nutrition is never a problem for people with money.

Carbohydrates are the main energy source for the body.

The villi inside the small intestine absorb nutrients into the body.

Your large and small intestines are both part of the same long tube.

What does the excretory system do?

Your body is made up of cells that are so small that they must be viewed through a microscope.

Starving yourself or overeating are examples of moderation.

What should you eat to keep a well-balanced diet?

What are some things you can do to stay healthy?