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Human Body & Health

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1K85X4I-1Y3U

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1.What is the immune system's job?
2.What do kidneys remove from blood?
3.Why does heart rate rise during exercise?
4.Which cells carry oxygen?
5.How do lungs and circulation interact?
6.Why is a balanced diet useful?
7.How do vaccines help?
8.What maintains stable internal conditions?

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  1. What is the immune system's job?Defend against harmful pathogens
  2. What do kidneys remove from blood?Wastes and extra water
  3. Why does heart rate rise during exercise?Muscles need oxygen and nutrients faster
  4. Which cells carry oxygen?Red blood cells
  5. How do lungs and circulation interact?Lungs add oxygen to blood, which carries it to cells
  6. Why is a balanced diet useful?It supplies varied nutrients
  7. How do vaccines help?They prepare immunity to recognize a pathogen
  8. What maintains stable internal conditions?Homeostasis

Worked example

Connect a structure to its function and explain how body systems work together.

Common mistake

Naming an organ without explaining its system role.

Helpful hint

Trace what enters, changes, and leaves the system.