HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

THE HUMAN BODY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Emily is learning about the body systems and their functions. Which body system converts food into simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients?
A
Muscular system
B
Circulatory system
C
Digestive system
D
Excretory system
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The digestive system converts the foods we eat into their simplest forms, like glucose (sugars), amino acids (that make up protein) or fatty acids (that make up fats).

Detailed explanation-2: -The digestive system includes the digestive tract and its accessory organs, which process food into molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the cells of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -The digestive system is made up of the alimentary canal (also called the digestive tract) and other organs, such as the liver and pancreas. The alimentary canal is the long tube of organs-including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines-that runs from the mouth to the anus.

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