Lesson 1 - Under the Microscope > Vocabulary | Twig Science

What is the basic building block of life—all living things are made up of one or more ______?

• cells

• atoms

• molecules

• organs

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Which body system is composed of organs, such as the heart and blood vessels, that transports essential nutrients, gases, and chemicals around the body?

• circulatory system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• nervous system

Which body system is composed of organs, such as the stomach and large intestine, that breaks down food to extract nutrients, absorb them into the bloodstream, and excrete unused solids from the body as waste?

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• nervous system

• circulatory system

Which body system is composed of organs, such as the bladder and kidneys, that filters waste products from the body and excretes these from the body as urine?

• excretory system

• respiratory system

• digestive system

• circulatory system

What is the purpose, role, or job of a person or thing called?

• function

• location

• emotion

• pattern

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Which body system is composed of muscles that allows for movement, retains posture, and helps circulate blood?

• muscular system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• nervous system

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What is a network of nerve cells in the body that gathers information and helps body parts communicate with each other, organized into two main parts—the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system?

• nervous system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• circulatory system

What is a body structure that performs a specialized function (such as the lungs, heart, liver, or kidneys) and may have smaller structures within it (such as the lens, cornea, and retina in the eye)?

• organ

• tissue

• cell

• enzyme

Which body system is composed of organs, including the lungs, that allows for breathing and gas exchange?

• respiratory system

• digestive system

• circulatory system

• nervous system

Which body system is composed of bones and joints that supports and protects the body, produces blood, stores minerals, and allows for movement?

• skeletal system

• digestive system

• respiratory system

• nervous system