The _____________ delivers nutrients and oxygen to all the cells and tissues in the body.
circulatory system
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What are the 3 types of blood vessels?
arteries, capillaries, and veins
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Which carries blood with oxygen away from the heart and around the body?
Arteries
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Which connects the arteries and veins together?
Capillaries
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What carries blood with carbon dioxide back to the heart?
Veins
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The ____________ system breaks down the food we take in. It works with other systems to extract the nutrients and expel undigested waste.
digestive
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The ____________ system delivers nutrients and oxygen to all the cells and tissues in the body. It has three main parts: blood, blood vessels and the heart.
circulatory
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The circulatory system has 3 main parts: _________, ________ __________, and the ________.
blood, blood vessels, and the heart
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The _____________ system is the body’s gas exchange centre. It brings oxygen into the body and lets carbon dioxide out.
respiratory
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The _______ system is closely connected to the excretory system, which eliminates waste and keeps us cool.
respiratory
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Nutrition is not a continuous process.
false
true
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Humans are autotrophs, but must take in oxygen to breathe.
true
false
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During human nutrition, our bodies take in nutrients, transform them into energy, then excrete toxins and harmful substances.
true
false
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It is not necessary to eat a variety of foods to be healthy.
false
true
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Apart from oxygen, our body must also take in water, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals.
true
false
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What is this and what does it do?
Saliva gland. Produces a liquid that wets food and breaks down sugars.