Body Systems Review

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What system controls the body’s activities and helps you respond to changes in the environment?

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Nervous System: The system that transmits signals between different parts of the body, allowing for responses to stimuli.

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What body system works with the muscular system to help regulate the speed at which food is broken down in the body?

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Digestive System: The system responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that the body can use.

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What system breaks down food into substances the body can use?

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Digestive System: This system includes organs like the stomach and intestines that process food.

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What system provides padding for bones and allows the body to move?

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Muscular System: The system made up of muscles that enable movement and provide support.

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What body system works with the circulatory system to create and move red blood cells to all areas of the body?

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Skeletal System: The system that produces blood cells in the bone marrow and supports the body.

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the role of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate breathing and exchange gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the body.

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What is the function of the skeletal system?

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To provide structure, support, and protection for the body's organs and to facilitate movement.

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How do the muscular and skeletal systems work together?

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The muscular system pulls on the skeletal system to create movement.

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What is homeostasis and which system helps maintain it?

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Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions; the nervous system plays a key role in this.