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In 3-5 sentences, explain the role of the digestive system in animals, as well as how the system works

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The digestive system breaks down food into smaller molecules the body can use for energy, growth, and repair, and removes unneeded waste. It begins with ingestion and mechanical digestion (chewing, grinding) and continues with chemical digestion by enzymes and acids that break macromolecules into absorbable nutrients. Nutrients are absorbed mainly through the intestines into the bloodstream or lymphatic system, which distributes them to cells throughout the body. Undigested material is compacted and expelled as feces.