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1
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What is a place in the body where two bones come together?

A

Joint

2
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What is a tissue that contracts or relaxes to create movement?

A

Muscle

3
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What is an organ system that receives information from the environment and coordinates a response?

A

Nervous System

4
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What is the part of the central nervous system that is located in the skull and controls most functions in the body?

A

Brain

5
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What is an organ system that has specialized structure for obtaining and digesting food?

A

Digestive system

6
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What is an organ system that enables organisms to exchange gases with their surroundings?

A

Respiratory system

7
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What is an organ system that transports needed materials to cells and removes waste?

A

Circulatory system

8
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What is the process in which an animal’s body undergoes major changes in shape and form during its life cycle?

A

Metamorphosis

9
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What is the length of time between fertilization and birth of a mammal?

A

Gestation period

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