Llamamos nutrientes a todas aquellas sustancias que conseguimos a partir de los alimentos y que son necesarias para el correcto funcionamiento del organismo.
Básicamente, los empleamos para obtener energía, construir nuestra propia materia y participar en la regulación de algunos procesos del organismo.
Los nutrientes no son alimentos, sino componentes de los alimentos.
BLOODSTREAM
stomach
small intestine
brain
spinal cord
nerves
organs
1. Listen and read. - Alex and Carla are learning about body systems...
2. Read the descriptions below and match them to the pictures.
1. We are able to breathe because of this system. 1-C Respiratory system.
2. This system breaks food down into nutrients. 2-B Digestive system. 3. This organ pumps blood around the body. 3-E Heart. 4. This system moves blood through the heart and around the body. 4-D Circulatory system. 5. The brain, spinal cord and nerves make up this system. 5-A Nervous system.
1. The circulatory system. 2. The digestive system. 3. The respiratory system.
2. What are the functions of these body systems?
Which system helps us digest our food? -Digestive system. Which system helps us breathe? -Respiratory system. Which system takes blood around the body? -Circulatory system.
What is the function of the digestive system? The digestive system helps us digest our body. The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients.
What is the function of the respiratory system? The respiratory system helps us breathe. The respiratory system gets oxygen from the air and expels carbon dioxide.
What is the function of the circulatory system? The circulatory system takes blood around the body. The circulatory system takes nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body.
3. Name the five senses. Which organs do they use?
What can you see ? I can see a boy. I can see internal organs. I can see parts of the body. I can see : brain , lungs, large intestine, small intestine, stomach..... Can you see the kidneys?....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Can you see the pancreas?......................