13. Which of the following statements best describes the function of the digestive system? A. It releases acids and mixes food. B. It aids in absorption of nutrients from food. C. It carries food from stomach to the intestine. D. It breaks down food so that the body can absorb food nutrients. 14. Which part of the respiratory system where air, water, and food pass through? A. larynx B. trachea C. pharynx D. epiglottis 15. What is the main organ of the respiratory system? A. alveoli B. bronchi C. diaphragm D. lungs 16. These are small pouches or sacs in the lungs where exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen takes place. A. bronchial tube B. nostrils C. alveoli D. nasal cavity 17. Which part of the circulatory system carries blood throughout the body? A. blood vessels B. heart C. blood D. veins 18. It is the pumping organ of the circulatory system. A heart B. blood C. blood vessels D. veins