THE INTEGRATION OF DIGESTIVE SYSTEM TO METABOLISM Flashcards
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How does digestive system can integrate with metabolism for the digestion of nutrients absorbed in our body?
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The digestive and endocrine systems work together to regulate metabolism. Hormones like insulin and glucagon control how the human body processes and stores glucose, ensuring that blood sugar levels wil remain balanced. Digestion and absorption occurs in the digestive tract. After the nutrients are absorbed, they are available to all cells in the body and they utilized by the body cells in metabolism. The digestive system prepares nutrients for utilization by body cells through six activities, or functions main balanced.
