GENERAL HISTOLOGY

OESOPHAGUS STOMACH

ESOPHAGUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would be considered a main role of the digestive system?
A
Break down food molecules
B
absorb nutrients
C
Get rid of waste
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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).

Detailed explanation-2: -Your digestive system breaks nutrients into parts small enough for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair.

Detailed explanation-3: -The digestive system has three main functions relating to food: digestion of food, absorption of nutrients from food, and elimination of solid food waste. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into components the body can absorb.

Detailed explanation-4: -The function of the digestive system is digestion and absorption. Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -sensory analysis of food material before swallowing. mechanical processing via the action of the teeth, tongue, and palatal surfaces. lubrication by mixing food material with mucus and salivary gland secretion. limited digestion of carbohydrates and lipids.

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