Muscular System

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What is the muscular system?

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The muscular system is a group of tissues in the body that enables movement by contracting and relaxing.

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What is the primary function of muscle cells?

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The primary function of muscle cells is to contract and produce movement.

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What gas do muscle cells produce during cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide.

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Which system helps the body to breathe out carbon dioxide?

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The respiratory system.

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What do mitochondria need for cellular respiration besides food particles?

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Oxygen.

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What system provides food to muscle cells?

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The digestive system.

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What system helps remove waste from muscle cells?

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The excretory system.

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How do muscles help the heart to function?

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Bands of muscles around the heart squeeze to make it beat and pump blood.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert food and oxygen into energy, producing carbon dioxide as a waste product.

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What role do mitochondria play in muscle cells?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, where energy production occurs through cellular respiration.

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