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body system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Digestive System: Breaks down food into nutrients for energy and repair. | |
| Excretory System: Removes waste and excess water from the body. | |
| Circulatory System: Transports oxygen, blood, and nutrients throughout the body. | |
| Respiratory System: Brings in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. | |
| Musculoskeletal System: Provides structure, support, and allows for movement. | |
| Endocrine System: Regulates body processes using hormones. | |
| Nervous System: The control center that sends electrical signals to coordinate actions. | |
| Homeostasis: It is the process where the body works to keep everything balanced | |
| Chemical digestion: Enzymes and chemicals break down food into tiny molecules so your body can absorb them. | |
| Physical digestion: The physical breaking apart of food into smaller pieces | |
| Hormone: A chemical messenger created by the body. | |
| . Stimulus: A signal from the environment that triggers a reaction. | |
| Reflex: An automatic response to a stimulus that happens without you even thinking about it. | |
| Neuron: A nerve cell that sends and receives electrical signals throughout the body. | |
| Heart: The muscle that constantly pushes blood through your veins and arteries to deliver oxygen to your cells. | |
| Alveoli: Small air sacs in the lungs that are responsible for gas exchange. | |
| Organ: A group of different tissues working together to do a specific job. | |
| Tissue: A group of similar cells that work together to do a specific task. | |
| Adrenaline: A hormone released when you are scared, excited, or in danger. | |
| Bone: Body part responsible for protecting your organs and giving your body shape. |