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27 Cards in this Set
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What is the purpose of an animal's respiratory system?
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brings oxygen and removes carbon dioxide
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Messages are carried from the eyes to the brain by:
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nerves
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Which of the following is a function of the digestive system? |
getting rid of waste
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The organ pictured is part of the system that heart |
circulates the blood
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In the human body, the digestion of food takes place primarily in which two organs?
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stomach and small intestine
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This picture shows some of the organs that can be found inside the human body. What is the main job of the long tube? |
carrying food
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During a sports activity, which two systems work together to help athletes perform?
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skeletal and muscular
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All of the internal structures shown in the diagram together make up what level of organization? |
an organ system
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The major organs of the respiratory system are:
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trachea, lungs, and diaphragm
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Which of the following describes systems that must work together to bring oxygen to a muscle?
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respiratory and circulation
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Sally began a marathon at the sound of a buzzer. How did Sally's skeletal and muscular systems work together to help her run?
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The skeleton provides support and the muscles moves the bones.
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After the race, Sally ate a large meal. Her body needed and used the nutrients from the meal. What two body systems are used to obtain the nutrients from Sally's food?
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digestive and circulatory
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A man washing his car accidentally sprayed Sally with the hose as she walked by. Which body system let Sally know the temperature of the water?
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nervous system
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Which system's purpose is to carry oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body?
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circulatory system
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A hand touches a hot stove. How do the nervous system and muscular system work together?
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The nervous system sends a message to the brain to pull the hand away from the stove.
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How do nutrients get into the circulatory system? |
The nutrients are absorbed by the small and large intestine of the digestive system.
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How do the skeletal system and muscular system work together? |
Muscles are attached to the bones by tendons and ligaments providing movement for the body.
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The involuntary actions performed by the nervous system are: |
breathing and heart rate
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The four major functions of the skeletal system are:
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support, movement, protection, and blood cell production
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The purpose for the heart is to:
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receive blood and send blood through the body
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What are two major functions of the nervous system?
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regulate and control involuntary actions of the body, receive and process sensory stimuli
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What are the parts of the nervous system?
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brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory organs
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When people exercise regularly at an intensity that keeps their heart rate within a recommended target range, they are likely to maintain a healthy heart. The following charts describe the target heart rates for different ages and the average heart rate for 10 minutes of a given physical activity.
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Age: Target Heart Rate Zone: 20 120-170 25 117-166 30 114-162 35 111-157 40 108-153 45 105-149 50 102-145 |
Physical Activity: Sample Heart Rate after 10 minutes Cleaning house 95 Downhill skiing 115 Jumping rope 140 Walking 108 |
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Based on this information, which activity would benefit a 25-year old person that wants to maintain a healthy heart?
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jumping rope
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One major purpose of the muscular system is:
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to convert energy into motion
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Which other body system works most closely with the respiratory system?
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circulatory system
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