A Primary Function of the Digestive System Is the ________

question 36

Multiple Choice

A primary function of the digestive system is the ________.

• A)destruction of toxic metabolic by-products
• B)transmission of nervous impulses
• C)breakdown of food into nutrients
• D)production of red blood cells

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Definitions:

Physiological Origin

The source or cause of a phenomenon or condition rooted in the body's physical and biological functions.

Voluntarism

A theory or system that emphasizes the role of individual will or intention in decision making or the shaping of events.

Cognitism

The psychological theory that cognitive processes are essential to understanding human behavior and interactions, focusing on thoughts, perceptions, and information processing.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and psychology that examines the functions or purposes of the structures and processes of a system.