ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why do we need the digestive system?
A
To convert the foods that we eat into their simplest forms.
B
To help us not choke on our foods.
C
To get us ready for our next bathroom trip.
D
To help us not die.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs them and carries them to cells throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas makes enzymes that help digest proteins, fats, and carbs. It also makes a substance that neutralizes stomach acid. These enzymes and bile travel through special pathways (called ducts) into the small intestine, where they help to break down food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Digestion is important because our body needs nutrients (like proteins, vitamins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and water) from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy. Our digestive system breaks down nutrients into small parts for our body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Detailed explanation-4: -When the stomach digests food, the carbohydrate (sugars and starches) in the food breaks down into another type of sugar, called glucose. The stomach and small intestines absorb the glucose and then release it into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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