GENERAL ANATOMY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these is not a function of the digestive system?
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Dispose of solid waste from the body
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Absorb nutrients for energy and growth
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Break down nutrients from food
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Pumping blood around the body
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Among the given options, the one which is not a function of blood is: A) Gather sensory information. Gathering sensory information is the function of nerve cells or neurons.
Detailed explanation-2: -The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. They can then be absorbed into the bloodstream so the body can use them for energy, growth and repair. Unused materials are discarded as faeces (poo).
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