What is the function of the excretory system?
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The excretory system is responsible for the elimination of waste and maintaining homeostasis in the body.
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What is the longest bone in the human body?
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The femur is the longest bone in the human body.
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What are the three types of muscle tissue?
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The three types of muscle tissue are Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, and Skeletal Muscle.
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What are alveoli?
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Alveoli are air sacs in the lungs covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place.
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What is the role of the inferior vena cava?
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The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium of the heart.
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What is homeostasis?
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Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?
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The primary function of the respiratory system is to facilitate gas exchange, providing oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.
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