Body and Systems & Sensory Receptor Choice Board

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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

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How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together?

Back

They work together by exchanging gases; oxygen is taken in by the lungs and transported by the blood to the cells, while carbon dioxide is carried back to the lungs to be exhaled.

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What type of stimuli does the sense of sight detect?

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Electromagnetic stimuli, specifically light.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the function of the digestive system?

Back

To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body's cells.

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Which organs are associated with the five traditional senses?

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Skin (touch), eyes (sight), ears (hearing), tongue (taste), and nose (smell).

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is mechanical input in the context of sensory receptors?

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Mechanical input refers to stimuli that are detected through vibrations, such as sound waves, which are sensed by the ears and skin.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What role do red blood cells play in the circulatory system?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and transport carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

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What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

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The diaphragm contracts and relaxes to help expand and contract the lungs, facilitating breathing.

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What is the relationship between the nervous system and sensory receptors?

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The nervous system processes information received from sensory receptors, allowing the body to respond to stimuli.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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What is the function of the excretory system?

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To remove waste products from the body and regulate water and electrolyte balance.