Intro to Body Systems

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What is the muscular system?

Back

The muscular system is made up of smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscles that allow movement in the body.

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What organs are included in the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

Front

What is the primary function of the digestive system?

Back

The digestive system takes food into the body, breaks it down, and absorbs the nutrients.

Front

Which three body systems work together to enable movement?

Back

The nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems work together to enable movement.

Front

What is the role of the circulatory system?

Back

The circulatory system carries needed materials to body cells and removes waste products.

Front

What is the skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system is made up of bones that provide structure and support to the body.

Front

What is the function 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.

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What is the excretory system responsible for?

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The excretory system is responsible for removing waste products from the body.

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What is the difference between the digestive and excretory systems?

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The digestive system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients, while the excretory system removes waste from the body.

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What is the role of cardiac muscles?

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Cardiac muscles are specialized muscles found in the heart that pump blood throughout the body.