Question

The ultimate purpose of the digestive system is to:

break down food
create carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
transform nutrients so that they can be absorbed into the blood
make protein which builds and maintains the body
(Choose one)

Answer 1

transform nutrients so that they can be absorbed into the blood.
• your digestive system breaks down the food so that your body can receive the necessary nutrients required to maintain homeostasis in your body and whatnot