What's Under My Skin? Trivia Quiz

Answer: True

The cell is the basic unit of all living organisms. Cells are the building blocks that create a body. They divide and split apart forming more cells. Eventually these cells group together forming organs and all the other parts our body has.

Answer: heart

The heart is the first organ that is formed in our bodies. It pumps the blood that carries nutrients to the entire body and also transports waste our body does not need. The average human heart beats about 100,000 times a day, sending 2,000 gallons of blood surging through the body, in over 60,000 miles of blood vessels.

Answer: stomach

The stomach is like the blender of your body that breaks food down before sending it to the rest of your digestive system. It is a sack shaped organ that breaks down food with acid. The average human stomach measures about 12 inches in length and has a width of 6 inches.

The weight of a person does not affect its growth or size. It can stretch to hold and break down whatever is put in it. Another fun fact is when you blush (when your face turns red), the lining of your stomach also turns red!

Answer: lungs

Lungs are located in the chest area of our body. Most humans have two, but it is possible to live with only one lung. Lungs help our body by taking oxygen from the air we breathe and sending it to the rest of our body. The average human breathes about 11,000 liters of air every day.

Answer: bones

The average human is born with over 300 bones in their body. Bones give our body shape and strength. They help us to be able to move, walk, run, and do many other activities. The parts where our bones meet are called joints. If a bone is broken, it can repair and heal itself. Our rib bones also protect our inside organs from being seriously damaged when we hit things.

Answer: intestines

The human body has two sets of intestines, the large and the small.

The small intestine is longer than the large and absorbs things the body needs from food. Finger-like parts inside the small intestine move the food down, separating what our body can use and what it can't.

The large intestine is not as long, but is much wider than the small intestine. It absorbs the remaining water in waste and pushes the waste out of our body, resulting in poop (and the need for a bathroom).

Answer: liver

The liver is located behind and underneath our ribs. It is our body's version of a grocery store that our body goes to for the vitamins, bacteria, and chemicals it needs. The liver stores these items and breaks them down into a usable form for our other organs.

It breaks down toxins and poisons that can be harmful to the body and also helps clean our blood. It also creates bile which helps remove waste from our bodies.

Answer: brain

The brain is like a computer for our body's operations and is located inside our head. It controls and sends directions to the rest of our body through many tiny parts called nerves. It also processes our memories, thoughts, and decisions. The average human brain is about three times the size of most animal brains.

Answer: kidneys

Most humans have two, but it is possible to live with one kidney. They are located on each side of the body and each kidney is about the size of a mobile phone (4 to 6 inches). They keep the body clean by taking harmful toxins our body does not need and make urine (pee) out of fluid our body takes in.

They keep the amount of fluid in our body balanced so our body does not have too much at one time.

Answer: muscles

Muscles are made of thousands of long thin nerves and fibers. They tighten and relax to help the body move. They help our bones move by working in pairs. One muscle will tighten while another relaxes, causing a movement. They also protect our bones from major injuries by creating an extra padding.