Body Systems

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What is the main function of the Circulatory System?

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The Circulatory System transports materials such as oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and antibodies throughout the body.

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Which body system is responsible for movement?

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The Muscular System facilitates movement and allows motion in the body.

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What is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function called?

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A group of similar cells is called tissue.

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What is the role of the Skeletal System?

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The Skeletal System protects and supports the body and its organs, produces blood cells, and interacts with the muscular system.

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What system helps defend the body against illness-causing agents?

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The Immune System defends against foreign pathogens and illness-causing agents.

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What is the function of the Digestive System?

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The Digestive System breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use.

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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 does the Nervous System do?

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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 purpose of the Endocrine System?

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The Endocrine System produces hormones that regulate various functions in the body, including growth and metabolism.

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What is the role of the Excretory System?

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The Excretory System removes waste products from the body and regulates water balance.