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A Trip through the Human Body
Do you know how many bones are in the human body? Have you ever
wondered which of your organs is the largest? Are there other questions
you have about the human body? Well now you can find out by going on
a quest of this magnificent creation. You will learn about all the systems
that make the human body function. Also, you will find out about all the
different organs, such as the heart, lungs, brain, and much more. I hope
you enjoy as you learn about the fascinating structure known as the
human body.
The Task
To complete this quest, you will be asked 5 questions in each category of
the human body. Go to the sites listed in resources to find the answers.
Resources
Skeletal System
A look into the bones and the structure of the human body.
Virtual body
A tool to help learn more about the human anatomy.
Kids connect
Explore the human anatomy. Included you will find the body's major
systems and organs.
Human Anatomy Online
Interact with the human body. You will see animation's of the
cardiovascular system, the heart, and other body systems.
Atlas of the Human Body
Visualizations of different organs and limbs of the human body can be
found at this site.
How the body works
Can you guess what this website is about?
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The Process
You will answer 5 questions in each category. Choose the appropriate
source to find the answers to the questions.
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The Skeletal System
1. How many bones does the average human adult skeleton have?
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2. Besides bones, what else makes up the skeletal system?
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3. What are the main functions of the skeletal system?
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4. What is the difference between the axial and the appendicular
skeleton?
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5. What other system does the skeletal system work with?
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The Respiratory System
1. What is the main function of the respiratory system?
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2. What is the primary gas that the blood gets rid of?
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3. What other systems or organs does the respiratory system combine
with in order to function?
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4. How many alveoli do the lungs contain?
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5. What serves as a structural support for the whole thoracic
arrangement?
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The Nervous System
1. What is the function of the nervous system?
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2. Why is the nervous system considered the master control unit inside
your body?
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3. What carries information throughout the body in the form of
electrochemical signals called impulses?
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4. What part of the nervous system has the responsibility for issuing
nerve impulses and analyzing sensory data? What does it include?
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5. What part of the nervous system has the responsibility for carrying
nerve impulses to and from the body?
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The Muscular System
1. How many muscles does the human body contain?
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2. What is the main job of the muscular system?
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3. What are the three different types of muscle tissues?
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4. What is the muscle of the brain?
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5. What type of muscle makes up much of our internal organs?
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The Excretory and Endocrine Systems
1. What does the word excretion mean?
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2. What organs are involved with the excretory system?
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3. What is the endocrine system?
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4. Where is the pituitary gland located?
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5. What regulates our body activities?
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The Circulatory System
1. What is the circulatory system composed of?
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2. What does the circulatory system control?
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3. What is circulation?
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4. What are the main components of the circulatory system?
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5. What does the circulatory system provide for various organs around
the body?
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The Brain
1. What are the three parts of the brain?
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2. What part connects to your spinal cord?
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3. What is the largest part of the brain?
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4. Where does the cerebellum lie?
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5. What is the cerebral cortex called?
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The Heart
1. How many parts does the human heart have?
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2. What are the parts of the human heart called?
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3. What is the largest artery in the heart?
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4. Blood returns to the heart through what?
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5. How large is an average human adult heart?
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CONCLUSION
Congratulations! You have completed your quest through the
human body. I hope you have enjoyed learning about this amazing
creation.