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  1. 2. A type of plant tissue that transports nutrients (such as sugars produced during photosynthesis) from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
  2. 3. The digestive system is a collection of organs that work together to break down food into nutrients, which the body can then absorb and use for energy, growth, and repair.
  3. 6. Also known as the urinary system, it is responsible for eliminating waste and excess substances from the body through the production and excretion of urine.
  4. 10. The growth or movement of a plant in response to gravity. For example, roots typically exhibit positive gravitropism by growing downward, while shoots exhibit negative gravitropism by growing upwards.
  5. 12. The process by which a seed develops into a new plant. It involves the sprouting of the seed and the growth of the embryo.
  6. 14. A type of plant tissue that transports water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.
  7. 15. The skeletal system consists of bones and connective tissues, providing support, protection, and movement for the body.
  8. 16. The growth or movement of a plant in response to light. For example, plants often exhibit positive phototropism by growing towards a light source.
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  1. 1. A reproductive cell or structure produced by some plants and microorganisms that can develop into a new individual under favorable conditions.
  2. 4. The integumentary system is the skin and its appendages (hair, nails, sweat glands), functioning to protect the body from external factors and regulate temperature.
  3. 5. The growth or movement of a plant in response to touch or physical contact with a solid object.
  4. 7. The respiratory system includes the lungs and airways, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the external environment.
  5. 8. The process of eliminating waste products from the body, often through urine, sweat, or other bodily fluids.
  6. 9. Plural of stimulus. External factors or changes in the environment that elicit a response from an organism.
  7. 11. The circulatory system is the body's network of blood vessels (arteries, veins, and capillaries) and the heart, responsible for the circulation of blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.
  8. 13. The muscular system is composed of muscles and is responsible for movement, support, and generating heat in the body.