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Multiple Choice
Food processing and the absorption and distribution of nutrients within your body are mainly accomplished by the __________ systems.
A
integumentary and excretory
B
immune and lymphatic
C
endocrine and integumentary
D
respiratory and circulatory
E
digestive and circulatory
Verified step by step guidance
1
Identify the main functions of the digestive system, which include breaking down food into nutrients that the body can absorb.
Understand the role of the circulatory system in distributing absorbed nutrients throughout the body to various cells and tissues.
Recognize that the digestive system is responsible for processing food and absorbing nutrients, while the circulatory system transports these nutrients to where they are needed.
Consider the other systems mentioned: the integumentary system protects the body, the excretory system removes waste, the immune system defends against pathogens, the lymphatic system helps with immune responses, the endocrine system regulates hormones, and the respiratory system manages gas exchange.
Conclude that the systems primarily responsible for food processing, absorption, and nutrient distribution are the digestive and circulatory systems.