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What is the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system is the system that provides transportation for cell necessities using the bloodstream, distributing nutrients and oxygen throughout the body.

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What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system provides support for the body and protects major organs.

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Which two systems work together to distribute nutrients from food?

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The digestive system and the circulatory system work closely together to distribute nutrients from food throughout the body.

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What does the nervous system do?

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The nervous system sends electrical signals to all other body systems, coordinating their functions.

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How does the skeletal system protect the body?

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The skeletal system provides a framework that protects most of the major organs in the body.

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What is the main function of the muscular system?

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The muscular system allows for movement of the body by contracting and relaxing muscles.

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What role does the respiratory system play in the body?

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The respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

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How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together?

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The circulatory system transports oxygen from the respiratory system to the body's cells and carries carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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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 for energy, growth, and cell repair.

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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.