Midterm 2024-2025 updated

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What are the main functions of the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil and helping recycle matter.

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What is the primary function of the excretory system?

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The excretory system removes waste products from the body.

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What safety procedures should be followed in a laboratory?

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Always wear goggles, lab coat, and gloves; never eat or drink in the lab; and heat liquids only in open containers.

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What is the scientific method?

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A series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions, including observation, hypothesis, experimentation, and conclusion.

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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 the skeletal system responsible for?

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The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body, and facilitates movement.

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What is the muscular system's main function?

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The muscular system allows for movement of the body and maintains posture.

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How do plants contribute to the cycling of matter?

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Plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis, playing a key role in the carbon cycle.

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What is the role of the respiratory system?

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The respiratory system is responsible for exchanging gases, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, between the body and the environment.