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Year 6 Human Biology

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  • Which blood vessels travel away from the heart?
    Arteries
  • What are the thinnest blood vessels called?
    Capillaries
  • Which constituent of blood helps it to clot and heal wounds?
    Platelets
  • What is the largest artery in the body?
    The aorta
  • Which direction does blood travel through veins?
    Towards the heart.
  • Which nutrient helps us to grow and repair?
    Protein
  • What percentage of blood is plasma?
    55%
  • What is the job of white blood cells?
    To help fight diseases
  • Which organ pumps blood around the body?
    The Heart
  • If I only eat potatoes and butter, what nutrient am I missing?
    Protein (and some vitamins and minerals)
  • Which nutrient helps us keep warm and protects the organs?
    Fat
  • What is the role of carbohydrates
    To provide energy
  • Which gas is absorbed by the lungs?
    Oxygen