Human Body 5th Grade

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What is the basic building block of the human body?

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Cell

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What is the main function of the kidneys?

Back

Filters wastes out of the blood.

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What is the main function of the lungs?

Back

Take in oxygen and give off carbon dioxide.

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What is the main function of the skeleton?

Back

Provides framework and support for the body.

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What is the main function of muscles?

Back

Provides movement for the body.

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What is the main function of the digestive system?

Back

Break down food into nutrients.

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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Transport nutrients to the cells and carry wastes away from the cells.

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What is the main function of the nervous system?

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Controls the body's actions through electrical impulses.

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What is the main function of the endocrine system?

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Regulates body function using hormones.

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What is tissue?

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A group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.