Biology STAAR Review

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What are the integumentary and immune systems responsible for?

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They work together to protect the body from infectious agents.

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What type of cell does HIV primarily target?

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T-helper cells.

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How do plants obtain nitrogen?

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From the soil or water in which they live.

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What is the classification of an organism in the Order Araneae?

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It is classified as a spider.

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What is the role of pioneer species in primary succession?

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To rebuild soil.

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What is the function of the integumentary system?

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To act as a barrier to protect the body from the external environment.

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What are T-helper cells?

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A type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the immune response.

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What is primary succession?

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The process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists.

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What is the difference between the integumentary system and the immune system?

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The integumentary system provides a physical barrier, while the immune system provides a defense against pathogens.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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The process by which nitrogen in the atmosphere is converted into ammonia or related compounds in soil.