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What is the function of the skeletal system?
It is the frame that supports an animal's body, and protects organs
Which system does the skeletal system work with to allow vertebrates to move?
Muscular
What is the muscular system made of?
Strong tissues called muscles
What does the nervous system do?
It is the master control system of the body, helps animals to detect changes in surroundings
Which system brings oxygen to the blood and removes wastes (i.e. carbon dioxide)
Respiratory system
What organs can be part of the respiratory system?
Lungs or gills
What does the circulatory system do?
Moves blood throughout the body
What is the main organ of the circulatory system?
The heart
Which system removes waste from food and other chemicals?
The excretory system
Name at least 2 organs that are part of the excretory system
Liver, kidneys, bladder, skin, and lungs
Which system breaks down food?
The digestive system
Which system breaks down food?
The digestive system
Name at least 1 organ in the digestive system in mammals
Stomach, liver, intestine, mouth
What is an animal's life cycle?
The stages of growth and change throughout their life
What is an organism's life span?
How long it can usually live in the wild
What are the main stages of an animal's life?
Birth, growth, reproduction and death
