Human Body Systems Review

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What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

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To deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body's tissues and remove carbon dioxide and waste products.

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What are capillaries?

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Small blood vessels that allow for the diffusion of materials between the blood and tissues.

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How does the muscular system rely on the respiratory system?

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The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body for the muscular system to use.

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What structures make up the digestive system?

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Esophagus, stomach, intestines.

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What is peristalsis?

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The involuntary contraction of smooth muscles in the digestive tract that moves food along.

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What role do arteries play in the circulatory system?

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Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

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What is the function of veins?

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Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What is the heart's role in the circulatory system?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients.

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What type of muscle is found in the heart?

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Cardiac muscle.

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What is the relationship between the muscular system and the skeletal system?

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The muscular system relies on the skeletal system for support and movement.