UNIT 2:Cells: Structure and Function & Body Systems Interactions

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What is the function of the immune system?

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The immune system fights diseases and protects the body from infections.

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What are ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are small structures found next to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) that are responsible for protein synthesis.

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Why are the lungs considered an excretory organ?

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The lungs are considered excretory organs because they get rid of carbon dioxide, which is a waste product of cellular respiration.

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What are the two main systems that allow for movement in the body?

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The two main systems that allow for movement are the Muscular System and the Skeletal System.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are the inside parts of the cells that perform specific functions, such as mitochondria and ribosomes.

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What do white blood cells do?

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White blood cells fight infections and are a key component of the immune system.

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What is the role of red blood cells?

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Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

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What is plasma?

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Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

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What is the main function of the circulatory system?

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The main function of the circulatory system is to transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is a network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.