NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which is NOT a function of the Digestive System?
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To rid the body of solid waste
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Absorb nutrients for energy & growth
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Break down nutrients from food
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Pump 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 blood carries nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, sugars, fats and proteins around the body. Digested nutrients are absorbed into the blood through capillaries in the small intestine. They are then moved to the cells around the body where they are needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: Removal of waste products for excretion from the body is not an important function of the vertebrate circulatory system.
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