HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the 2 parts that make up the digestive system?
A
the digestive tract and the blood vessels
B
the digestive tract and other organs (such as tongue and liver)
C
All of the organs of the human body and the mouth
D
the mouth and the stomach
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The gastrointestinal tract consists of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The accessory organs are the teeth, tongue, and glandular organs such as salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two important functions of the digestive system are digestion and absorption. The nutrients that come from food are derived from proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. These complex macromolecules must be broken down and absorbed in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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