What are some jobs in the digestive system?
Jobs of the digestive system include:
1. Digestion: Break down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream.
2. Absorption: Move digested nutrients from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.
3. Elimination: Remove waste products from the body.
4. Protection: Prevent harmful substances from entering the body.
5. Regulation: Control the chemical composition of the body.
6. Energy production: Provide the body with energy by digesting food.
7. Storage: Store nutrients for future use.
8. Transport: Move food, water, and other substances through the digestive system.
9. Communication: Send messages to other parts of the body about the state of the digestive system.
10. Immunity: Protect the body from infection.
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