Biology Flashcard

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What is the main function of the skeletal system?

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To provide structure, support, and protection for the body's organs, and to facilitate movement.

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How does the skeletal system protect the nervous system?

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The skeletal system provides a hard structure (skull and vertebrae) that encases and protects the brain and spinal cord.

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What are the four body systems involved in sneezing?

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Muscular, immune, nervous, respiratory.

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What is the role of the excretory system in relation to the circulatory system?

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The excretory system filters wastes out of the blood.

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What is the primary function of the immune system?

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To recognize and attack disease-causing organisms.

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What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

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To transmit signals between different parts of the body and coordinate responses.

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What is the function of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.

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How do the muscular and skeletal systems work together?

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The muscular system allows for movement by contracting and pulling on the bones of the skeletal system.

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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To defend the body against infections and foreign invaders.