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sci triv wk3
Mrs. Hussey 5th Grade Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The human heart has four chambers. What are the two upper chambers called | right atrium and left atrium |
| What is the pharynx and how long is it | the throat about 15 centimeters |
| What is chyme | a paste composed of partially digested food which enters the small intestine |
| What does the term homeostasis mean | maintaining a constant state within the body |
| Cytoplasm is part of the human cell. What is the purpose of cytoplasm | jelly like substance that provides a safe place for substances within the cell |
| The duodenum, the jejunum, and the ilium are part of a long tube called the | small intestine |
| The tiniest blood vessels in your body are so small that blood cells must go through single file. These blood vessels are called | capillaries |
| What is an involuntary muscle | muscles which contract without conscious control of them |
| Where is the thyroid gland located and what does it do | front of the neck, controls metabolism |
| The part of the brain that controls all of the voluntary muscles in your body is the | cerebrum |