Which action is the main function of the digestive system?
A)Formation of cells
B)Movement of body parts
C)Absorption of nutrients
D)Providing oxygen for the extraction of energy from nutrients

Question

Which action is the main function of the digestive system?
A)Formation of cells
B)Movement of body parts
C)Absorption of nutrients
D)Providing oxygen for the extraction of energy from nutrients

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The main function of the digestive system is to break down food into nutrients and absorb those nutrients into the bloodstream. Option A is incorrect because the formation of cells is a function of the reproductive system. Option B is incorrect because movement of body parts is a function of the muscular system. Option D is incorrect because providing oxygen for the extraction of energy from nutrients is a function of the respiratory system.

Which Action Is the Main Function of the Digestive System