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Welcome to our activity Padlet! Please follow the instructions below to complete the activity. If you have any questions, please ask your teacher for help.

• Start by adding posts for major body systems (Digestive, Respiratory, Circulatory, Skeletal, Nervous)

• Add posts for individual organs and connect them to their primary system using arrows (Digestive: 5, Respiratory: 5, Circulatory: 2, Skeletal: 3, Nervous: 3)

• Create posts explaining connections between different systems to show how they work together (e.g., connect respiratory and circulatory systems to show how they work together for oxygen distribution) MINIMUM 2 CONNECTIONS

• You can include images, text, or short videos to explain the connections

• Use the information from pages 78 and 79 of your book, or look for additional information online

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The digestive system is the set of organs responsible for processing food to extract the nutrients necessary for the body and eliminate waste.

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The stomach’s function is to break down food using digestive acids and enzymes, turning it into a semi-liquid mixture called chyme. This prepares nutrients for absorption in the intestines.

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The mouth’s function in the digestive system is to start breaking down food through chewing and saliva, forming a bolus that can be easily swallowed and passed to the stomach.

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The function of the pharynx in the digestive system is to act as a passageway that moves food from the mouth to the esophagus. It also plays a role in preventing food from entering the respiratory tract during swallowing.

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The esophagus functions as a muscular tube that transports food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach through a series of coordinated muscle contractions called peristalsis.

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The small intestine’s function is to absorb nutrients from digested food. It continues the digestive process with enzymes and bile, allowing nutrients to enter the bloodstream for the body to use.

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The respiratory system is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. It includes the nose, trachea, lungs, and diaphragm. Air enters through the nose or mouth, travels down the trachea to the lungs, where oxygen is transferred to the blood, and carbon dioxide is removed. This gas exchange provides oxygen for cells and removes waste gases from the body.

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The function of the nasal cavity in the respiratory system is to filter, warm, and humidify the air we breathe. It also houses olfactory receptors for the sense of smell and helps in resonating sound during speech.

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The function of the pharynx in the respiratory system is to serve as a passageway for air, connecting the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus. It plays a crucial role in both respiration and digestion by directing air to the lungs and food to the stomach.

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The function of the larynx in the respiratory system is to facilitate breathing and protect the airway during swallowing. It acts as a passage for air to enter the trachea while also containing the vocal cords, allowing for sound production during speech.

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The trachea serves as a passageway for air to travel from the throat to the lungs. It is a rigid tube that maintains an open airway and is lined with cilia and mucus to trap and expel foreign particles and pathogens.

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The function of the lungs in the respiratory system is to facilitate the exchange of gases. They take in oxygen from the air during inhalation and expel carbon dioxide, a waste product of metabolism, during exhalation, maintaining the body’s oxygen and carbon dioxide balance.

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The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system, is a complex network responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body. It consists primarily of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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The blood plays a vital role in the circulatory system by transporting essential substances throughout the body.

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Blood vessels play a crucial role in the circulatory system by transporting blood throughout the body. They include arteries, veins, and capillaries, each serving distinct functions.