Question

The entire digestive system is about 30 feet long. How does the digestive system's length aid in its function. Group of answer choices aids in excreting waste creates urine increases surface area helps food move quickly

Answer 1

The digestive system is so long to be able to digest food. This helps digestion by allowing time and space to break down food, absorb nutrients, and absorb water. The longest section of the digestive system is the small intestine. In the small intestine, the nutrients from the food are absorbed.