Question

1. which is not a part of the digestive system?

a. large intestine
b. small intestine
c. trachea
d. esophagus

1. which of these activities is not related to the digestive system?

a. absorbing nutrients into the bloodstream from the small intestine
b. breaking down food particles into smaller particles
c. moving solid waste through the body to get rid of it
d. delivering nutrients to the cells via the bloodstream

1. what is the function of the small intestine in the digestive system?

a. absorption of minerals and nutrients
b. exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
c. deliver nutrients to the cells
d. control all aspects of body movement

Explanation:

1. The digestive system includes organs like the large intestine, small intestine, and esophagus. The trachea is part of the respiratory system.
2. Absorbing nutrients (A), breaking down food (B), and moving waste (C) are digestive system functions. Delivering nutrients via blood (D) is a circulatory system function.
3. The small intestine's main function is the absorption of minerals and nutrients (A). Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide (B) is respiratory. Delivering nutrients to cells (C) is circulatory. Controlling body movement (D) is nervous/muscular.

Answer:

1. C. Trachea
2. D. Delivering nutrients to the cells via the bloodstream
3. A. Absorption of minerals and nutrients