Body Systems

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What is a collection of the same kinds of cells working together to do the same job?

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Tissues

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What information would help a scientist determine if an organism is unicellular or multicellular?

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The number of types of cells in the organism.

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Why are both cats and humans considered multicellular organisms?

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They need many cells working together to meet their basic needs.

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Which system is the stomach part of?

Back

Digestive system.

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What system provides shape and support, enables movement, protects internal organs, and stores minerals?

Back

Skeletal system.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the function of epithelial tissue?

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To cover and protect surfaces of the body and organs.

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What are the four main types of tissues in the human body?

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Epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.

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What is the role of the circulatory system?

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To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste throughout the body.

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What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

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