Cells and Body Systems

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What do the circulatory system and the excretory system work together to do?

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They work together to remove wastes from the body.

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Who stops intruders from entering an animal cell?

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The cell membrane.

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

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To break down food into useful nutrients.

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What stores materials such as food, water, sugar, and minerals in a cell?

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Vacuole.

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What holds the DNA and controls the functions of eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus.

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What is the primary role of the mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the function of the excretory system?

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To remove waste products from the body.

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What is the role of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients and oxygen to cells and remove waste products.