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1
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What is the function of the reproductive system?

A

To pass on traits and make babies

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What are the organs of the reproductive system?

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Ovaries and testes

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3
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What organ produces sperm cells or male gametes?

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Testes

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4
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What organ produces egg cells or female gametes?

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Ovaries

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5
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What is the function of the endocrine system?

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To make hormones and respond to stimuli

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What are the organs of the endocrine system?

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Glands

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7
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Define hormone:

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A chemical messenger that travels through blood

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8
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Name four glands in the body

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Adrenals, thyroid, pineal, and thymus

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What is the function of the nervous system?

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To coordinate all body functions

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What are the organs of the nervous system?

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Brain, spinal cord, and nerves

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What is the main organ of the nervous system?

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The brain

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12
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What systems does the nervous system work with to regulate body activities?

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The endocrine system

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13
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Which system interprets the five senses?

A

Nervous system

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14
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Which system helps maintain normal body temperatures?

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Endocrine system

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15
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Which cell organelle is most like the nervous system? Why?

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The nucleas- they are both the control center

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16
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Name the five functions of the skeletal system

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  • to protect your organs
  • to give you shape and support
  • to allow you to move
  • stores minerals
  • makes blood cells
17
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What are the organs of the skeletal system?

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Bones

18
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What is the function of the muscular system?

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Gives you the ability to move

19
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What are the organs of the muscular system?

A

Muscles

20
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Which two organ systems work together to help you to move?

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The skeletal and muscular system

21
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Which cell organelle would compare to the skeletal system? Why?

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The cell wall because they both give you protection, structure, and support

22
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Which cell organelle would compare to the muscular system? Why?

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The mitochondria because it produces energy

23
Q

Explain how muscles work in pairs to move bones

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There is one on both sides of the bone- one contracts while the other relaxes to move the bone.

24
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What does the cell theory state?

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  • all cells come from pre-existing cells
  • every living thing is made of one or more cells
  • cells are the basic unit of structure and function
25
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List the levels from least to most complex

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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

Reproductive, Endocrine, Nervous, Skeletal, And Muscular Systems (1 decks)

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