MP2 Cells, Body Systems, Kingdoms of Life

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What are arteries?

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Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood rich in oxygen away from the heart to the rest of the body.

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What are capillaries?

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Capillaries are the tiniest type of blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

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What role do muscles play in the body?

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Muscles contract and relax to create movement in the body, allowing bones to move.

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What is the correct order of materials in the human body from smallest to largest?

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The correct order is: cells → tissue → organs → organ system.

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How do we classify living things from largest to smallest?

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Living things are classified as: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.

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What is the function of veins?

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Veins are blood vessels that carry blood low in oxygen back to the heart.

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What are the main types of blood vessels?

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The main types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries.

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What is the function of the heart?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

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What is a tissue?

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A tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

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What is an organ?

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An organ is a structure made up of different types of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.