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Human Body Systems Facts

Fun, accurate facts about human body systems (circulatory, digestive, skeletal, nervous) for family trivia and school reports.

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What organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart
How many chambers does the human heart have?
Four
Name the type of blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Arteries
What is the liquid part of blood called?
Plasma
About how long is the average adult's entire circulatory system?
About 60,000 miles
What name is given to the smallest blood vessels in the body?
Capillaries
What type of blood vessels return blood to the heart?
Veins
What is the normal resting heart rate range for adults?
60 to 100 beats per minute
What color does blood become when it lacks oxygen?
Dark red or bluish
Name the structures that prevent blood from flowing backward in the heart.
Valves
Where does most nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?
The small intestine
What organ stores bile to help digest fats?
The gallbladder
What is the muscular action that moves food through the digestive tract called?
Peristalsis
What enzyme in saliva begins to break down starches?
Amylase
How many permanent teeth does a healthy adult have?
32 teeth

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