Body System Review

Front

What is the function of the small intestine?

Back

Digestion and absorption of nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Front

What part of your heart is stimulated to beat?

Back

Sinus Node.

Front

Which term refers to the transportation of nutrients throughout the body?

Back

Circulation.

Front

What are the smallest blood vessels called?

Back

Capillaries.

Front

What is the function of the stomach?

Back

Mechanical and chemical digestion happen here.

Front

What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are arteries responsible for?

Back

Carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3