Which System(s) Control Digestion

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which system(s) control digestion?

• A) the nervous system
• B) the endocrine system
• C) both the nervous and endocrine systems
• D) the lymphatic system
• E) both the nervous and lymphatic systems

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Definitions:

Food Intake

Food intake refers to the consumption of edible substances by an organism to provide nutritional support for the body.

Energy Homeostasis

The process of balancing energy intake with energy expenditure to maintain stable energy levels in the body.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, necessary to maintain the basic functions of the body.

Total Metabolic Rate

Refers to the total amount of energy consumed by an organism to maintain its bodily functions at rest and during activity.