Body System Interactions

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What are the main functions of the immune system?

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The immune system protects the body from diseases by identifying and destroying pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and other foreign invaders.

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How do the circulatory and immune systems work together?

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The circulatory system transports white blood cells, which are crucial for fighting infections, throughout the body.

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What is nerve tissue responsible for?

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Nerve tissue carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body, including the heart, to regulate functions like heartbeat.

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What role does the digestive system play in cellular respiration?

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The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients, which are then transported to cells for energy production during cellular respiration.

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Why do scratches on the skin often not bleed much?

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Because blood vessels are located in the deeper layers of the skin, minor scratches usually do not reach them.

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What is the function of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

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What is the role of plasma in the circulatory system?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is epithelial tissue?

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Epithelial tissue covers the surfaces of the body, both inside and out, and serves as a protective barrier.

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What is muscle tissue responsible for?

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Muscle tissue is responsible for the movement of the body and its parts, including the contraction of the heart.

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How do the respiratory and circulatory systems interact?

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The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide, while the circulatory system transports these gases to and from cells.