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What is the main function of the digestive system?
What is the main function of the digestive system?
- To filter waste and excess fluids from the blood
- To circulate blood throughout the body
- To regulate body temperature
- To break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and utilized by the body (correct)
Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive system?
Which of the following organs is NOT part of the digestive system?
- Kidneys (correct)
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Small intestine
What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?
What is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules called?
- Photosynthesis
- Digestion (correct)
- Absorption
- Respiration
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream?
Which part of the digestive system is responsible for absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream?
What is the waste product of digestion that is eliminated from the body?
What is the waste product of digestion that is eliminated from the body?