Human Body System Interactions

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.

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How do the muscular and digestive systems work together?

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The muscular system mechanically breaks down food and moves it through the digestive system.

Front

What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

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To use electrical signals to help the body respond to changes.

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How does oxygen enter the body?

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Through the respiratory system.

Front

What are villi and what is their function?

Back

Villi are small, finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb nutrients.

Front

What is the primary role of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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How does the endocrine system interact with other body systems?

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It releases hormones that regulate various functions in other systems.

Front

What is digestion?

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The process of breaking down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

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What is the function of the small intestine?

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To absorb nutrients from digested food.

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How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together?

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The respiratory system brings in oxygen, which the circulatory system transports to cells.