Question

When asked to explain how the digestive system interacts with respiratory system to maintain homeostasis, Micha responded by stating that:

"The digestive system obtains nutrients from the food that is eaten,

and the respiratory system transports the nutrients to the brain where they are needed."


Is Micha’s response correct? In the space below provide your decision and justify your response.

Answer 1

The statement "The digestive system obtains nutrients from the food that is eaten" is correct. However, this response is not correct since the function of the respiratory system is to exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen

Step-by-step explanation:

The circulatory system transports the nutrients to different parts of the body through the blood or lymph systems