Question

what happens during the digestive process that enables the body to function properly? extracting essential nutrients and energy from food converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis eliminating waste products through the lungs

Explanation:

The digestive system breaks down food. Its main function is to extract nutrients and energy from food for the body's use. Photosynthesis is for plants (not part of human digestion). Eliminating waste via lungs is respiration - related (not digestion's main role).

Answer:

extracting essential nutrients and energy from food