It is the chemical and/or mechanical breakdown of food into particles that individual cells of an animal can absorb.

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It is needed in large quantities ( CHO, lipids, proteins ). Also used for energy production or as a source for the
“building blocks” of life

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Type of digestion that takes in whole food via diffusion and active transport

Type of digestion that refers to the enzymatic breakdown of large pieces of food into constituent molecules, usually in a special organ or cavity.

Type of digestion that is associated with larger animals.

Choose all animals that utilize Intracellular Digestion.

Type of Digestive structure that has a gut composed of a closed/blind sac with a singular opening for both entrance and exit.

Type of Digestive structure that has a mouth as entrance for food & anus as exit for undigested food.

In an incomplete digestive tract, what do you call the closed/blind sac that comprises the gut?

Action of eating or taking in of food, followed by chewing & swallowing

Referred to as the release of hormones, enzymes, & specific ions & chemicals that take part in digestion

Referred to as the conversion of large nutrient particles or molecules into small particles or molecules.

Referred to as the passage of usable nutrient molecules from the small intestine into the blood stream & lymphatic system for the final passage to body cells.

Referred to as the elimination from the body of undigested & unabsorbed material as waste.

It is the involuntary, sequential muscular contractions that move ingested nutrients along the digestive tract.

Choose among the following ALL regions of the stomach.

The receiving chamber of food & as a ventilation chamber of lungs. (Motuh/Oral)

Which among the following are utilized for mechanical digestion?

Which among the following is associated with enamel?

Saliva moistens food into a wet lump of mass. What is this lump called?

How many salivary glands are associated with digestion? (major glands)

Salivary amylase that initiates enzymic digestion.

Which of the following composes the Reception Region of the digestive system.

Short tube that serves as a common passageway for food & air. (Throat)

The storage region of the digestive system mainly refers to what organ?

• Muscular, distensible sac; an enlargement of the Gastrointestinal System

• Referred to as the inactive form of protease stored in submucosa and activated at acid pH

• It is a protease for initial digestion of protein

• Semifluid mass of partially digested food

• Which of the following are segments of the stomach?

• Part of the the stomach that is anterior next to esophagus; regulates entry of food in stomach

• (Body) Middle expanded part; site for storage and digestion.

• It is the narrow posterior region of the stomach; secretes hormone gastrin w/c stimulates secretion of HCl and permits passage of chyme into the duodenum.

• Referred to as the  infoldings of the stomach (rugged appearance); increase the surface area for digestion 

part of the Cardiac Region that is responsible for food entry regulation

Main actor of the Pyloric region/pylorus

Part of ruga: with gastric pits that lead to gastric glands 

Part of ruga: dense connective tissue between gastric glands that secretes gastric juices. 

Part of ruga: with inner circular and outer longitudinal muscles for contraction to discharge gastric juice

Part of ruga: mainly associated blood vessels and nerves

Part of ruga: circular, longitudinal, and inner oblique layer

Part of ruga: no distinguishing feature

The midgut/small intestine is the coiled portion of the alimentary canal

The small intestine is smaller in diameter but longer in length than the large intestine. 

The Human Digestive Region has three parts while the frog only has two. Which of the following is the lacking segment of the frog?

Part of the Digestive region: short, wider anterior portion where most digestion takes place (complete digestion of proteins and carbohydrates, partial digestion of lipids) 

Part of the Digestive region:  next to the duodenum; absent in frog; also site for absorption

Part of the Digestive region: longer, narrower posterior position where most absorption takes place

Part of the Digestive region: connects the duodenum, stomach, and liver

What finger-like structures increase the surface area for absorption in the small intestine?

What type of epithelium lines the mucosa of the small intestine?

Which cells in the mucosa secrete mucin?

What does the submucosa of the small intestine mainly contain

The plica circularis in the submucosa are also known as what?

Which layer of the small intestine contains both circular and longitudinal smooth

What type of muscle is the inner layer of the muscularis?

What type of tissue makes up the outermost layer of the small intestine?

What is the serosa of the small intestine primarily composed of?

Which of the following layers directly aids in nutrient absorption?

How many alkaline juices does chyme meet in the duodenum?

Which of the following is not an alkaline juice in the duodenum?

Which organ secretes bile?

What is the main function of bile?

What is the purpose of bile salts?

What does pancreatic juice contain?

Which juice is also known as succus entericus?

What secretes intestinal juice?

What is the end product of carbohydrate digestion?

Which enzymes digest proteins?

Which of the following are examples of proteases?

What is the end product of protein digestion?

Which enzymes digest fats and lipids?

What are the end products of lipid digestion?

Absorption in the jejunum and ileum occurs through what general process?

Which type of transport allows fatty acids and glycerol to passively enter cells?

Fatty acids and glycerol are absorbed through what structures?

Lacteals lead absorbed fats into which system?

What type of transport requires energy and carrier proteins?

Active transport of amino acids and monosaccharides is an example of what process?

Where are amino acids and monosaccharides absorbed?

What molecules are absorbed via active transport?

Which section of the small intestine absorbs the most nutrients?

What is another name for the large intestine in humans?

The large intestine is located posterior to which organ?

What is the main function of the large intestine?

What are the undigested particles temporarily stored in the large intestine called?

What percentage of water is absorbed in the large intestine?

What substances are reabsorbed in the large intestine of lower vertebrates?

What type of microorganisms help digest mucus in the food entering the large intestine?

What is the cloaca found in frogs?

What is the cloacal opening also known as?

What material is discharged through the cloacal opening?

Which organ produces and secretes bile?

What is the color and general appearance of the liver?

Through what ducts does bile flow out of the liver?

What is the main function of the gallbladder?

What is the shape of the gallbladder?

What organ secretes pancreatic juice?

What is the color and structure of the pancreas?

Where is the pancreas located?

Through what duct does pancreatic juice flow?

Which of the following is not a salivary gland?

What are animals that remain in one place and continuously filter food particles called?

Continuous feeders are typically what type of animals?

Tube worms and barnacles are examples of what type of feeders?

Which type of feeders are active and highly mobile animals?

Discontinuous feeders are usually what types of animals?

What do suspension feeders remove from water?

Sponges and many crustaceans are examples of what type of feeders?

What type of feeders obtain nutrients from muds, sands, or soils?

Earthworms and sea cucumbers are examples of what type of feeders?

What type of feeders feed on biological fluids like blood or nectar?

Which of the following is an example of a fluid feeder?

What is the feeding strategy that involves consumption of plants?

Herbivory requires which physical adaptation?

What is the capture of live prey called?

Which animals are examples of predators in the following list?

What is the process of directly absorbing nutrients from external mediums called?

Surface nutrient absorption is common in which organisms?