Henrietta is experiencing a lot of discomfort. She has been unable to go to the bathroom for a few days. She has lost her appetite and is anxiously awaiting her next bowel movement so she can feel some relief. Which of her body systems MOST likely needs assistance?

Going to the bathroom for a bowel movement is part of digestion, which processes food and eliminates solid waste. Henrietta’s constipation and loss of appetite point to a problem with the digestive system, not the respiratory, reproductive, or integumentary systems.

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