Animal System Interactions

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What are the main functions of the Nervous System?

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The Nervous System controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body. It processes sensory information and initiates responses.

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What is the role of the Muscular System in the body?

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The Muscular System enables movement by contracting and relaxing muscles, allowing for voluntary and involuntary actions.

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How do the Respiratory and Circulatory Systems work together?

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The Respiratory System brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide, while the Circulatory System transports oxygenated blood to cells and carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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What is the function of the Immune System?

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The Immune System protects the body from pathogens like bacteria and viruses by identifying and destroying them.

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What is the Endocrine System responsible for?

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The Endocrine System produces hormones that regulate various body functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

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How do hormones travel in the body?

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Hormones are released into the bloodstream by glands and travel to target organs or tissues to exert their effects.

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What is the Integumentary System?

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The Integumentary System includes the skin, hair, and nails, and it protects the body from external damage, regulates temperature, and provides sensory information.

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What is the relationship between the Immune and Circulatory Systems?

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The Immune System produces antibodies to fight pathogens, while the Circulatory System transports these antibodies to the site of infection.

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What happens when you touch a hot surface?

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Receptors in the skin detect the heat, sending signals to the Nervous System, which processes the information and triggers a response to move the hand away.

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What is the process of gas exchange in the lungs?

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Oxygen from inhaled air diffuses into the blood in the capillaries, while carbon dioxide from the blood diffuses into the lungs to be exhaled.

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