Animal and Plant Structures Review

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What is the main function of the heart?

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The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body.

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What does the heart do?

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The heart pumps blood around the body.

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What organ is responsible for breaking down food?

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The stomach is responsible for breaking down food.

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What two gases are exchanged during respiration?

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Carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged during respiration.

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What helps reduce friction between the walls of the heart and surrounding tissues?

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Pericardial fluid helps reduce friction between the walls of the heart and surrounding tissues.

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What is the role of blood in the body?

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Blood transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is respiration?

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Respiration is the process of exchanging gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

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What is the function of the lungs?

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The lungs are responsible for gas exchange, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

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What is the purpose of 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 role of arteries?

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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.