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It digests (breaks down) the food we eat and turns it into vitamins and nutrients for us.
Rachael Donnelly
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∙ 12y agoIt breaks down our food we eat and gives it to our other organs and muscles.
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Why does the digestive system need other body systems?
The digestive system needs other body systems to provide oxygen and fight off infections. Alone, the digestive system would simply not function and die.
Why would a tiger's digestive system be another than a deer's digestive system?
Tigers are carnivores and deer are vegetarians - their digestive systems have to be different in structure and function because of different diets.
What system is the digestive system linked to?
The digestive system is linked directly to the excretory system via the liver. This organ serves an important function in both systems.
Animal digestive systems do not function appropriately without the aid of other organisms in which kingdom do these organisms belong?
fungi
Animal digestive systems do not function appropriately without the aid of other organisms. In which kingdom do these organisms belong?
fungi
Do amphibians have digestive systems?
Oh yes, amphibians have digestive systems.
What are the main functions of the digestive systems?
The digestive system breaks down ingested substances to allow them to be absorbed for energy needed for metabolic function in an organism. The mucosal lining and acid also provides an antimicrobial function, preventing disease.
Why is the spleen not part of the digestive system?
Because it does no function in the digestive system. The spleen functions with the circulatory and immune systems. It removes old red blood cells and synthesizes antibodies.
What two body systems does the pharynx belong to?
The Digestive system, and the Respiratory system.
What is the life function that living organisms must carry on so that wastes do not accumulate?
Several systems do this function, the kidneys, the respiratory tract, the lower digestive tract and the skin.
What is used in both digestive and respiratory systems?
The pharynx is part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.
What does the digestive system do for other systems?
The digestive system provides usable nutrients for the other systems.
