02. Short Answer Questions: Our Body

Q1: What are internal organs?
Ans: Internal organs are inside the body and cannot be seen. Examples are the brain, heart, and stomach.

Q2: What does the brain do?
Ans: The brain controls all body parts and organs. It is placed inside the skull.

Short Answer Questions: Our Body

Q3: What is the function of the heart?
Ans: The heart pumps blood inside our body. It is made up of muscles.

Q4: How do lungs help us?
Ans: Lungs are bag like organs used for breathing. We have two lungs, one on each side of the chest.

Short Answer Questions: Our Body

Q5: What are external organs?
Ans: External organs are body parts visible outside.They include hands, legs, and skin.

Q6: What does the nose do?
Ans: The nose helps us breathe and smell.  Every human being has one nose.

Q7: How does the tongue help us?
Ans: The tongue helps us taste different food items. It is a sense organ inside the mouth.

Q8: What is an organ system?
Ans: An organ system is a group of organs connected together to do a particular kind of work. Examples are the digestive and circulatory systems.

Short Answer Questions: Our Body

Q9: What does the skeletal system do?
Ans: The skeletal system gives shape and support to the body. It has 206 bones in adults.

Q10: Which body parts are used in kicking a football?
Ans: Kicking a football uses the hip, knee, ankle, and toes. These parts help move the leg.