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Animals - Penn Foster Self-Check
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What is the primary function of the xylem in plants?


✔✔ To transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.




What is the role of the phloem in plants?


✔✔ To transport the products of photosynthesis, such as sugars, from the leaves to other parts of

the plant.




What are the three main types of plant tissues?


✔✔ Dermal, vascular, and ground tissues.




What is the function of stomata in plant leaves?


✔✔ To allow gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) and to regulate water loss through

transpiration.




What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?


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,✔✔ To carry out photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.




How do plant roots contribute to the overall health of the plant?


✔✔ They anchor the plant, absorb water and nutrients from the soil, and store energy.




What is the function of the cuticle in plant leaves?


✔✔ To reduce water loss and protect the leaf from physical damage and pathogens.




What are the main functions of the skeletal system in animals?


✔✔ To provide support, protect internal organs, allow movement, store minerals, and produce

blood cells.




How does the circulatory system function in animals?


✔✔ It transports nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body using the

heart, blood, and blood vessels.




What is the purpose of the respiratory system in animals?




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, ✔✔ To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the

environment.




What role do muscle tissues play in animals?


✔✔ They facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.




What is the main function of the digestive system in animals?


✔✔ To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used by the body.




How do plant and animal cells differ in terms of structure?


✔✔ Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole, while animal cells do

not have these structures.




What is the function of the epidermis in animals?


✔✔ To act as a protective barrier against environmental hazards and pathogens.




What is the role of the central nervous system in animals?




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