​The ____ Functions to Convert Food into Simpler Substances That

question 16

Multiple Choice

​The ____ functions to convert food into simpler substances that along with other nutrients can be absorbed by the cells of the body.

• A) ​respiratory
• B) ​digestive
• C) ​urinary
• D) ​endocrine

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Definitions:

Released

The act of making something available to the public or freeing something from confinement or obligation.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

By the Bloodstream

Refers to the process or means by which substances are transported throughout the body via the circulatory system.

Hormones Transported

The process by which hormones are moved through the bloodstream to target organs or cells in the body.