U4L2 Organs and Organ systems

What is the main function of the heart in both blue whales and mice?

• To pump blood through the body

• To digest food

• To absorb nutrients

• To exchange gases

Which organ system is responsible for removing waste from the body?

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Excretory system

• Nervous system

The lungs are part of the ______ system.

What is the role of muscles in the muscular system?

• To support and protect the body

• To pump blood

• To bend and stretch for movement

• To send messages to the brain

Plants use their leaves to capture sunlight to make ______.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which organ is responsible for breathing in land animals?

• Gills

• Lungs

• Heart

• Stomach

The brain and nerves are part of the ______ system.