The primary function of the digestive system is to:
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Correct answer: Convert food into absorbable nutrients
The digestive system breaks down food into simpler molecules that can be absorbed and utilized by the body. This includes mechanical and chemical digestion.
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- Which organ is responsible for both digestion and absorption of nutrients?
- Which accessory organ secretes digestive enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract?
- Which structure connects the pharynx to the stomach?
- Which layer of the gastrointestinal tract is primarily responsible for peristalsis?
- Which function is primarily associated with the large intestine?
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