Cells & Body Systems

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What is the main function of red blood cells in the circulatory system?

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To deliver oxygen to the body tissues.

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What process do cells undergo to produce new cells?

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Cells divide.

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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy.

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How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together?

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They deliver oxygen to the cells.

Front

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

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To break down material, acting like a junk yard.

Front

What is the primary role of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the function of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate gas exchange, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the process by which cells take in oxygen?

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Cellular respiration.