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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

A

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

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True or False: The heart is a muscle that pumps blood.

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True

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3
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients.

A

digestive

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What are the main organs of the respiratory system?

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Nose, trachea, lungs, and diaphragm.

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5
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Which body system is responsible for protecting the body from disease?

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Immune system.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT part of the skeletal system? A) Bones B) Muscles C) Cartilage D) Joints

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B) Muscles

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What is the function of the nervous system?

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To control and coordinate body activities by transmitting signals.

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True or False: Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues.

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True

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9
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What is the role of the kidneys in the excretory system?

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To filter waste from the blood and produce urine.

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10
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system helps regulate body temperature.

A

integumentary

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What is the main function of the nervous system

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The nervous system controls and coordinates the body’s activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body

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Multiple Choice: Which organ is part of the digestive system? A) Heart B) Stomach C) Lungs D) Brain

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B) Stomach

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13
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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.

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True or False: The endocrine system uses hormones to regulate body functions.

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True

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15
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest organ in the human body.

A

skin

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16
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What do platelets do in the circulatory system?

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They help with blood clotting.

17
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Which body system includes glands that release hormones?

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Endocrine system.

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following organs is NOT part of the respiratory system? A) Lungs B) Trachea C) Pancreas D) Diaphragm

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C) Pancreas

19
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What is the primary function of the muscular system?

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To enable movement of the body and maintain posture.

20
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True or False: The digestive system includes the mouth, stomach, and intestines.

A

True

21
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system is responsible for producing offspring.

A

reproductive

22
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Multiple Choice: Which system is responsible for movement? A) Nervous B) Muscular C) Skeletal D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

23
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What is the primary purpose of the lymphatic system?

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To help protect the body against infections and diseases.

24
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True or False: The brain is part of the skeletal system.

A

False

25
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system helps to transport nutrients and waste.

A

circulatory

26
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What are the main components of the endocrine system?

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The endocrine system consists of glands like the thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas, which release hormones that regulate body functions.

27
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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 rest of the body and return carbon dioxide to be exhaled.

28
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How do kidneys help maintain homeostasis

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Kidneys filter waste from the blood, regulate water balance, and help maintain blood pressure and pH levels.

29
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What are the two main parts of the nervous system

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CNS) includes the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system (PNS) includes the nerves outside the CNS.