Plant and Animal Systems STAAR Review

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What two human systems work together to provide body cells with a constant supply of oxygen while removing carbon dioxide waste products?

Back

Respiratory and circulatory systems work together to supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.

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What is the organ system that consists of the heart and blood vessels?

Back

The circulatory system moves blood through the body.

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Which body systems work together to protect the body from pathogens?

Back

The circulatory and immune systems work together to protect the body from pathogens.

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How do the circulatory system and immune system respond to an injury?

Back

Increased blood flow carries white blood cells to the site of the injury.

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What is the term for any self-regulating process by which an organism tends to maintain stability?

Back

Homeostasis is the process by which organisms maintain stability.

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate gas exchange, providing oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.

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What role does the circulatory system play in nutrient distribution?

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The circulatory system transports nutrients absorbed from the digestive system to cells throughout the body.

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What is the function of white blood cells in the immune system?

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White blood cells help defend the body against infections and foreign invaders.

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How does the nervous system interact with the muscular system?

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The nervous system sends signals to the muscular system to initiate movement.

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What is the function of the excretory system?

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The excretory system removes waste products from the body and regulates water balance.