Body Systems

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What is the main 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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What organs are part of the Integumentary System?

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Skin, hair, nails, and glands.

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What is the role of the Nervous System?

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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 Digestive System?

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To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

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What is a cell?

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The smallest unit of life that can function independently.

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How do the Muscular and Skeletal Systems work together?

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The Muscular System allows movement by contracting muscles that are attached to 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 the Circulatory System?

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To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the role of the skin in the Integumentary System?

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To protect the body from external damage, regulate temperature, and provide sensory information.

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What happens during the process of sweating?

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Sweating helps cool the body down through evaporation, involving the Integumentary and Nervous Systems.