AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The organ system that breaks down food so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
A
nervous system
B
digestive system
C
skeletal system
D
respiratory system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract and other organs that help the body break down and absorb food. It is a long, twisting tube that starts at the mouth and goes through the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and anus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The digestive system helps the body digest food. Bacteria in the GI tract, also called gut ffora or microbiome, help with digestion. Parts of the nervous and circulatory systems also play roles in the digestive process.

Detailed explanation-3: -The digestive system breaks down the food we eat into tiny parts to give us fuel and the nutrients we need to live. As food breaks down, we get amino acids from protein, simple sugars from starches, and fatty acids and glycerol from fats.

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