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What gland is often referred to as the "master gland"?

pituitary

What is the long, tube-like organ where most digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs?

small intestine

What is the main gas exchanged in the respiratory system?

Oxygen

What part of the skeleton protects the brain?

skull

What hormone controls the body's sleep-wake cycle?

melatonin

What organ is it?

pancreas

What is the skeletal system's main function?

Support

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

heart

What gland produces adrenaline?

adrenal glands

What are bones made of?

Calcium

What organ is responsible for exchanging gases with the blood?

lungs

What is the main waste gas exhaled by the body?

Carbon dioxide

What is the liquid part of blood called?

plasma

What do red blood cells carry?

Oxygen

What bone is commonly known as the "collarbone"?

Clavicle

What are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?

arteries

What hormone regulates blood sugar levels?

insulin

What organ is it?

Alveoli

What are the main organs of the skeletal system?

bones

What is the process of breaking down food called?

Digestion

What is the tiny air sac where gas exchange occurs?

alveoli

What is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach?

esophagus

What is the passageway for air to enter the lungs?

trachea

What is the name of the longest bone of the skeletal system?

femur

What type of joints allow a wide range of movement?

synovial

What organ is it?

Liver

What organ produces bile to help digest fats?

liver