Body Systems

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Which system breaks down food?

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Digestive system: The system responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that the body can absorb.

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What does the excretory system do?

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Excretory system: Gets rid of waste that your body sees as poison, helping to maintain homeostasis.

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This system supplies the body with oxygen and rids it of carbon dioxide.

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Respiratory system: The system that facilitates breathing and gas exchange.

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The system that recognizes and attacks foreign substances is known as the

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Immune system: The body's defense system against infections and diseases.

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The endocrine system is responsible for

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Hormones: The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions.

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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Circulatory system: Transports blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What role does the muscular system play in the body?

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Muscular system: Responsible for movement of the body and maintaining posture.

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What is the primary function of the nervous system?

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Nervous system: Controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis: 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 the integumentary system?

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Integumentary system: Protects the body from external damage, regulates temperature, and provides sensory information.