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What is the purpose of the digestive system?

1. Create energy
2. Swallow food
3. Break down food so nutrients can be absorbed

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It would be #1&3. The digestive system is needed to break down food so nutrients can be absorbed. From there you body can create its energy.

not #2 - your mouth swallows not your digestive system
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Answer:

3. Break down food so nutrients can be absorbed

Step-by-step explanation:

the reasoning is when you digest something your body is breaking down the food into small chuncks so that the nutrients can be absorbed easier

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