The digestive system:
A) Removes solid wastes from the body.
B) Removes waste products from the blood.
C) Maintains the body's water balance.
D) Protects the body against disease.

Question

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The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients from it, and eliminating solid wastes from the body.

Answer: B 
 While the excretory system eliminates waste products from the blood, the digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients from it.

Answer: C 
 The urinary system is responsible for maintaining the body's water balance, not the digestive system.

Answer: D 
 While the immune system is responsible for protecting the body against disease, the digestive system is not directly involved in this process.

The Digestive System