Module 2 Flashcards
(54 cards)
function of digestion in animals
so we dont starve, need fuel to make ATP
what type of digestion do sponges use?
intracellular
what type of digestion do cnidaria use?
extracellular
what does intracellular digestion mean
all the digestion occurs in a cell
what does extracellular digestion mean?
breakdown of nutrients occurs outside of the cell
what type of digestive system does platyhelminthes have
incomplete digestive system because they have a mouth but no anus
generalized digestive tract consists of
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, cecum, large intestine aka colon, rectum, anus
major digestive phases
- ingestion and mastication
- conduction = muscle contraction
- secretion
- digestion
- absorption
- storage and defaction
monosaccharides are
glucose, fructose, galactose
disaccharides are
maltose, sucrose, and lactose
polysaccharides are
cellulose, amylose, and chitin
proteins are
folded polypeptides
3 types of lipids
phospholipids, fats, steroids
functions of saliva
- digestion
- lubrication
- defense
- neutralization
- thermoregulation
- poison and venom production
- anticoagulation
- silk
- pheromones
hemotoxic affects what
blood
neurotoxic affects what
nervous system
myotoxic affects what
muscles
2 stages of swallowing
oropharyngeal stage and esophageal stage
bolus is
when food gets chewed to ball covered in saliva before swallowing
what is peristalsis
wave like contraction that moves from top to bottom of esophagus
what are sphincters
circular tightening that prevents backflow
what is the crop
an extension of the esophagus and it is prolonged storage of food
digestion begins where
the mouth
what glands are released in mouth
salivary glands