MICROANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

LIVER

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 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your digestive system breaks down and absorbs nutrients from the food and liquids you consume to use for important things like energy, growth and repairing cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -(a) In the process of digestion, (i) Enzyme trypsin: helps in the digestion of protein. (ii) Enzyme lipase: helps in the digestion of lipid or fat.

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