The digestive system is critical to maintaining a healthy body because

a.
the digestive system make food taste better.

b.
the digestive system is the primary way the body obtains oxygen.

c.
the digestive system collects the nutrients needed by the body.

d.
the body expels all of its waste using the digestive system.

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