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What are the main structures that make up the digestive system?

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The main structures of the digestive system include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

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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 does it mean to be a multicellular organism?

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Multicellular organisms, like cats and humans, need many cells working together to meet their basic needs.

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How does the circulatory system support the digestive system?

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The circulatory system carries nutrients throughout the body.

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What is one function of the muscular system?

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Skeletal muscles keep a body’s joints working properly.

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What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

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The heart pumps blood throughout the body.

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What is the function of the lungs in the respiratory system?

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The lungs allow oxygen to enter the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to be expelled.

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What is the main purpose of the digestive system?

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The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use.

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How do muscles help in digestion?

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Smooth muscles help move food through the organs they surround.

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What is the relationship between the skeletal and muscular systems?

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The skeletal system provides structure, while the muscular system allows movement.