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Question | Answer |
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Two body systems work together to help remove waste products from blood. What are these two systems? | circulatory and excretory |
One of the functions of the endocrine system in the body is to — | produce enzymes to help digest food |
What two body systems are interact in in the exchange of gases? | respiratory and circulatory |
What is the original source of O2 in the alveoli? | inhaled air |
What is the major role of red blood cells in the circulatory system? | carry nutrients and oxygen to body cells |
Ovaries produce and secrete hormones in addition to eggs. To what human body systems do ovaries belong? | endocrine and reproductive |
What part of a heating and air conditioning system performs a function similar to nasal hairs? | Filter |
The largest human body organ, which regulates temperature and serves as a barrier against harmful microorganisms, belongs to the — | integumentary system |
What statement best describes the function of the respiratory system? | supplies O2 to the blood, which in turn, delivers O2 to all parts of the body |
The human body has specialized organs which collect and process substances from the blood. The concentrated substances are then secreted as hormones to regulate body processes. These specialized organs are called — | Glands |
Muscle that pushes blood through arteries | Heart |
muscle that forces the lungs to expand and contract and bring air into and out of the lungs | Diaphragm |
absorbs nutrients from food | Small intestine |
absorbs water | Large intestine |
what system provides support and structure to the body | Skeletal |
where blood is made | bone marrow |