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modeling body systems quick check
what is the role of the nervous system in digestion? (1 point)
to provide electrical signals to initiate peristalsis
to provide passage of nutrients throughout the body
to provide enzymes
to provide oxygen
The nervous system controls the digestive - tract muscles. It sends electrical signals to initiate peristalsis, the wave - like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. Nutrient passage is mainly related to the circulatory system, enzymes are produced by digestive organs like the pancreas and salivary glands, and oxygen is provided by the respiratory system.
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