Which two systems interact most to supply the body with nutrients?
A.
The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate hunger, and the muscular system assists the body in moving food into the stomach.
B.
The digestive system breaks down the food to make it available for absorption, and the circulatory system transports the nutrients to parts of the body.
C.
The nervous system stimulates the appetite, and the excretory system removes waste that was not absorbed by the body.
D.
The skeletal system absorbs all the nutrients needed for the body, and the integumentary system removes excess liquid from food.
B.
The digestive system breaks down the food to make it available for absorption, and the circulatory system transports the nutrients to parts of the body.
The correct answer is B. The digestive system breaks down the food to make it available for absorption, and the circulatory system transports the nutrients to parts of the body.
The correct answer is B. The digestive system breaks down the food to make it available for absorption, and the circulatory system transports the nutrients to parts of the body.
To arrive at this answer, we can understand the roles of each system mentioned in the options:
A. The endocrine system produces hormones that regulate hunger, meaning it influences our appetite. The muscular system's role is to move food into the stomach. However, this option does not mention how nutrients are supplied to the body.
C. The nervous system stimulates the appetite, but it does not specifically address the supply of nutrients. The excretory system is responsible for removing waste, not nutrients.
D. The skeletal system primarily supports and protects the body, and the integumentary system protects the body from external factors. Neither of these systems is directly involved in supplying the body with nutrients.
By process of elimination, we can determine that option B is the correct answer. The digestive system breaks down food into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body. Once the nutrients are extracted, the circulatory system, specifically the blood vessels, transports these nutrients to various parts of the body where they are needed for energy, growth, and repair.