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What things are added or taken away from the digestive system?
Taken away: Gastric Juices Poop Urine Gas expelled from the stomach through the mouth Some nutrients are taken away from the digestive system through the anus. Added: Food Nutrients Liquids
How does the digestive system meets the needs of the body?
The digestive system breaks down food that you eat. As it moves through the digestive system, the nutrients in the foods (ex. proteins, vitamins, etc.)are taken out and the rest is excreted. The digestive system gives you your energy and your nutrients. Without it, the food that you eat wouldn't be put to use. If you don't have a good, healthy digestive system, your digestive organs will not function as well and you will not receive all of the nutrients possible.
What body systems work together to bring nutrients to the cells?
the digestive system and the respiratory system, or the lymphatic system and the endocrine system, or the digestive system and the cardiovascular system, or the endocrine system and the cardiovascular system
How does the circulatory system works with the digestive and excretory system?
The digestive system produces nutrients that are required for the cells all over the body to survive. The nutrients are brought to the cells by the circulatory system, and the wastes produced by the excretory system are taken away from the cells.
Is breaking down nutrients the function of your digestive system?
no that is what enzymes do to particles of nutrients wich are to big to digest. some particles are taken into the blood vessels to be taken to somewhere else. is that the answer U wanted? :)
Is the primary function of the digestive system to excrete wastes or supply nutriente?
It is to supply nutrients to the body. The waste is what was not taken in through the process.
Is a fish's digestive system intracellular or extracellular?
A bony fish's digestive system is an extracellular process - the food in ingested, taken into the stomach where acid and compression works to break it down. It then transits into the intestinal system where it is completely broken down and the nutrients absorbed into the blood stream. At this point the nutrients will go from extracellular to intracellular as they are absorbed by the body tissues from the blood stream.
The movement of digested food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid is called?
The movement of digested food from the digestive system to the circulating fluid is called absorption. This process mainly occurs in the small intestine where nutrients are taken up into the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body.
How is the excretory and digestive system connected?
the connection between these two systems are obvious. The energy system digests food and turns into nutrients so that your body can use it. Whatever is not needed in your body is being taken care of by the waste system.
Where does the digestive system start?
digestion starts in the mouth as soon as food enters it. then the food is broken down and taken to the esophagus where it is then taken to the stomach.
What is the purpose of the small intestine in the digestive system?
The small intestine is where the majority of digestion takes place. It is where the nutrients, vitamins, minerals are removed from food and taken into the blood stream for use in the body.
What is the role of a gut?
Your gut is your entire digestive system, spreading from your mouth to anus. Most people commonly refer to their intestines as their gut. Your digestive tracts job is to remove nutrients, from food, and send it to your blood stream to be taken all around your body
