A Journey Through the Body
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
102
Our journey begins in the brain, the control center. It helps us think, learn and feel. Fun fact: The brain is like a sponge, soaking up everything we learn! Next stop, the heart! It pumps blood all around our body. Fun fact: Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day! Now let's visit our lungs. They help us breathe in fresh air and breathe out used air. Fun fact: When we breathe in, our lungs get bigger! Finally, let's step into the stomach. It breaks down the food we eat. Fun fact: Your stomach can stretch to hold about a liter of food!
Question 1
What is the main function of the brain?
A
It helps us run
B
It helps us taste
C
It helps us see
D
It helps us think
Explanation. The brain is the control center of our body and helps us think, learn, and feel.
E
It helps us feel hot
Question 2
What does the heart do in our body?
A
It helps us breathe
B
It pumps blood around our body
Explanation. The heart's main function is to pump blood around our body.
C
It breaks down the food we eat
D
It helps us think
E
It helps us see
Question 3
What happens when we breathe in?
A
Our stomach gets bigger
B
Our heart beats faster
C
Our lungs get bigger
Explanation. When we breathe in, our lungs get bigger as they fill with fresh air.
D
Our brain absorbs more information
E
Our hair grows
Question 4
What is the function of the stomach in our body?
A
It helps us see
B
It helps us breathe
C
It breaks down the food we eat
Explanation. The stomach's function is to break down the food we eat.
D
It pumps blood around our body
E
It helps us think
Question 5
How many times does your heart beat in a day?
A
About 10,000 times
B
About 1,000 times
C
About 100 times
D
About 100,000 times
Explanation. Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day!
E
About 1 million times
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