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The digestive system are the organs that mediates the break down of ingested food into usable compounds for metabolic and growth. The complex food carbohydrates, fats and proteins are enzymatically converted into simpler substances that cells can absorb and use. The process of digestion involves five processes; ingestion, chemical and mechanical digestion, absorption, and elimination.
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∙ 9y agoThe main role of the digestive system is to break down food so that it can be absorbed by the body. It also plays a role in delivering nutrients throughout the body.
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∙ 13y agoThe role of the digestive system is to break down food in order for your body to absorb the nutrients.
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Can the small intestine be replaced?
No since it has a specific role in the digestive system
What is the role of capillaries in the digestive system?
to move nutrients to the individual cells of the body
What makes the digestive system an organ system?
The digestive system is an organ system because it consists of many organs: the, mouth, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. All of these organs play a role in the digestive system.
What is the role of liver in digestive system?
When liquid goes into the liver, it places the liquid into the blood
What role does the mouth take for the digesive system?
Where food enters the digestive system. Starts to break down into smaller parts Where food enters the digestive system. Starts to break down into smaller parts
What body system does the intestines belong to?
The body system that the colon belongs to is the digestive system. The colon is also known as the large intestine.
What is the role of pharynx in digestion?
The pharynx acts as a passageway for both air and food. (Plays a very key role in the digestive system)
What role does the nervous system play in the digestive system?
The digestive system is related to the nervous system in such a way that the nervous system dictates the speed of breaking down of food. The nervous system overseas activity in the digestive tract, and regulates secretion if there are changes.
Why is the small intestine to the digestive system?
we need small intestines so we can keep the nutriants in our body
What is the role of circulatory system in nutrients?
The circulatory system is responsible for absorbing nutrients from the digestive system. In addition, it works to carry these nutrients throughout the body.
Organs that are part of the digestive system?
The digestive system consists of the tongue, esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gall bladder, appendix, and rectum.
The gullet is part of what system?
The Gullet Is Part Of The Digestive System
