NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Food is broken down to supply energy for your body in the ____
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digestive system
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endocrine system
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excretory system
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reproductive system
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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). The broken-down food is then absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine and the nutrients are carried to each cell in the body.
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. Unused materials are discarded as faeces (poo).
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