Body Systems

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What is the Skeletal System?

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The Skeletal System is the framework of bones and cartilage that supports the body, protects internal organs, and allows movement.

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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 and regulating water balance.

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What is the Digestive System?

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The Digestive System breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use for energy, growth, and cell repair.

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What is the Circulatory System?

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The Circulatory System transports blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the Integumentary System?

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The Integumentary System includes the skin, hair, and nails, and protects the body from external damage.

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What is the Nervous System?

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The Nervous System processes information from the senses and coordinates responses throughout the body.

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What is an Organ?

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An Organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body.

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What is an Organ System?

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An Organ System is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions necessary for life.

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How do the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems work together?

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They work together by exchanging gases; oxygen is taken in by the lungs and transported by blood to cells, while carbon dioxide is carried back to the lungs to be exhaled.

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What role do the 5 senses play in the Nervous System?

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The 5 senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell) provide information to the Nervous System, which processes this information and helps the body respond.

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