How Does the Digestive System Help the Nervous System in the Human

question 45

Multiple Choice

How does the digestive system help the nervous system in the human body?

• A) Movements of the abdominal organs against diaphragm help expel air quickly during forced exhalation.
• B) The enteroendocrine cells in the stomach and the small intestine release hormones that regulate digestive activities.
• C) The small intestine absorbs dietary calcium and phosphorus salts needed to build bone extracellular matrix.
• D) Gluconeogenesis in the liver and the absorption of carbohydrates in the liver provide glucose for ATP production by neurons.
• E) The acidity of the gastric juices destroys bacteria and most toxins in the stomach.

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