STAAR Review Quizziz 5

The function of a plant's roots is to:

• absorb water and nutrients

• produce flowers

• photosynthesize

• release oxygen

The name of the specialized tissue that transports water and nutrients in plants is:

• Xylem

• Phloem

• Cortex

• Epidermis

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The process of releasing excess water from a plant's leaves is called:

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Osmosis

The primary function of a plant's stem is to:

• support the plant and transport nutrients

• photosynthesize like leaves

• absorb water and nutrients from the soil

• produce flowers and seeds

The purpose of a plant's leaves is to:

• absorb water from the soil

• conduct photosynthesis

• support the plant structurally

• store nutrients

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The role of a plant's flowers is to:

• attract pollinators and facilitate reproduction

• provide nutrients to the plant

• support the plant structurally

• absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

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What is the largest organ in the human body?

• Heart

• Liver

• Skin

• Lungs

The system responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body is the:

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

The system responsible for filtering waste from the blood is:

• Respiratory system

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Excretory system

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The main function of the respiratory system is to:

• transport nutrients throughout the body

• regulate body temperature

• facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

• digest food

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