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D.A.V. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, AHMEDABAD

Grade –IV
Science
Ch-1 My Body: Notes Date:20/4/22
Something to Know (Page 7)
A. Fill in the blanks

1. The body organs that cannot be seen from outside are called internal organs.

2. Flat teeth are in the front of the mouth.

3. Tongue is used for tasting and speaking/licking.

4. Saliva is secreted by salivary glands.

5. Flies can transfer germs to uncovered food.

B. Match the following

1. Milk Teeth (a)Absorption of water 1- (e)

2. Large intestine (b) Absorption of digested 2-(a)

food.

3. Permanent teeth (c) Undigested waste is 3- (d)

collected
4. Rectum (d) Thirty two 4-(c)

5. Small intestine (e) Twenty 5 –(b)

C. Tick the correct option

1. The teeth, used to tear food into pieces, are known as-

(a) Incisors (b) canines (c) molars (d) premolars

Ans : (b) Canines

2. Ria’s mother is thirty-two years old. She is likely to have-

(a) 20 permanent teeth (b) 20 temporary teeth

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(c) 32 permanent teeth (d) 32 temporary teeth

Ans: (c) 32 permanent teeth

3. The organ, which secretes digestive juices in the small intestine, is the-

(a) Liver (b) Salivary glands (c) Stomach (d) Food pipe

Ans: (a) Liver

4.The food gets completely digested in the-

(a) Mouth (b) Stomach (c)Small Intestine (d) Large Intestine

Ans: (c) Small Intestine

5.An eight-year-old child is likely to have-

(a) Only temporary teeth

(b) Only permanent Teeth

(c) Both temporary and permanent Teeth

(d) No teeth at all

Ans: (c) Both temporary and permanent teeth

D. Answer the following questions in brief.

1. Name the organ through which food enters the stomach.

Ans. Food enters the stomach through food pipe (Oesophagus)

Learning Code: My Friend loves Samosas

Mouth Food pipe Stomach

2. How many sets of teeth are formed during one’s lifetime? Name them.

Ans. Two sets of teeth formed during one’s lifetime. They are-

(a) Milk teeth

(b) Permanent teeth

Learning Code: Madhya Pradesh is called the heart of India. Here: M=Milk
teeth, P= Permanent teeth
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3. Write any one difference between milk teeth and permanent teeth.

Ans:

Milk teeth Permanent teeth

Milk teeth are 20 in number permanent teeth are 32 in

number

Milk teeth are temporary permanent teeth are

permanent

Learning Code

Monu has 20 toffees, but Pinku has 32 pastries

Milk Teeth 20 Temporary Permanent 32 Permanent

4. What do you mean by the term ‘Digestion’?

Ans. The process in which food is broken down into simpler form in our
digestive system is known as Digestion.

Learning Code:

Pretty Princess has blue eyes and Sweet smile

Process Broken down Simpler form

5. What happens to the food when it enters the stomach?

Ans. When food enters the stomach it gets mixed with digestive juices
secreted by the walls of stomach, where food gets churned and is converted
into semi solid paste.

Learning Code: FM Dil Se Wala Show Chote

Food mixed Digestive juices Walls Stomach Churned

Bachchon ka sabse pyara show hai.

Semi solid paste

E. Answer the following questions

Q1 List 5 good habits that should be taken care of at the time of eating
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food.

Ans. Five good habits that should be taken care of at the time of eating food
are:-

1. Wash hands before and after eating food.

2. Chew the food properly before swallowing.

3. Eat green vegetables and fruits everyday.

4. Eat a balanced diet.

5. Take food at fixed intervals.

Learning Code: keywords are underlined and highlighted.

Q2. Name the different types of teeth present in the mouth. Also mention
their function.

Ans. Different types of teeth present in the mouth are:

(1) Flat teeth (incisors) - Used for biting and cutting the food. There are 4
incisors in each jaw. (Total 8)

(2) Pointed teeth (canines) - They are used for tearing the food. There are
two canines in each jaw. (Total 4)
(3) Broad and grooved teeth (Premolars and molars)- Molars are used
for grinding and premolars are for chewing. There are for premolars and six
molars in each jaw (Total 8 + 12)

Learning Code: Keywords are underlined and highlighted.

Q3. Why is it important to chew the food properly?

Ans. It is important to chew the food properly for its proper digestion. If the
food is not chewed properly, most part of it remains undigested and passes to
the large intestine so, our body will lack nutrition which is obtained from
digested food.

Learning Code: Keywords are underlined and highlighted

Q4. Why is washing fruits and vegetables important for us?

Ans. Washing fruits and vegetables is important for us to remove germs

and make them safe for eating. Otherwise, it can make us ill and cause
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stomach ailment.

Learning Code: Keywords are underlined and highlighted.

Q5. Sheena’s mother often tells her not to eat too many sweets and chocolates.
Why do you think she says so?

Ans. Sheena’s mother says so because eating too many sweets and chocolates
can decay our teeth and cause cavities.

Learning Code: Dog told the cat, let us become friends now.

Decay teeth cavities

Extra Questions
(To be learnt)
Q1 Draw the labelled diagram of Human Digestive system
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Q2 Draw the labelled diagram of tongue

Q3: Which of the following is not a type of teeth?

a) Incisors b) canines c) molars d) cavity

Q4: What is the function of saliva in our mouth?

Ans: Saliva is a thick colourless liquid present in the mouth. It helps in making the
food smooth and moistens the food to swallow it easily.

Q5: Why should intake of sugar be less in our diet?

Ans: Reducing sugar intake lowers the risk of developing overweight and obesity.
and in turn lowers the risk of developing diabetes. It also lowers dental cavities.
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