Animal Nutrition and Digestion

What are the three dietary categories of animals?

• Herbivores, Carnivores, Omnivores

• Detritivores, Herbivores, Carnivores

• Carnivores, Omnivores, Detritivores

• Herbivores, Detritivores, Omnivores

What is the process of intracellular digestion?

• Digestion occurs inside the cells

• Digestion occurs outside the cells

• Digestion occurs in the stomach

• Digestion occurs in the intestines

What is the role of the pyloric sphincter?

• Regulates passage of food into the small intestine

• Regulates passage of food into the stomach

• Regulates passage of food into the esophagus

• Regulates passage of food into the large intestine

What are the six types of nutrients?

• Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Minerals, Vitamins

• Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins

• Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Sugars, Vitamins

• Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Minerals, Sugars

What is the function of salivary amylase?

• Breaks down carbohydrates

• Breaks down proteins

• Breaks down fats

• Breaks down vitamins

What is the process of egestion?

• Removing undigested matter

• Absorbing nutrients

• Digesting food

• Ingesting food

What is the role of villi in the small intestine?

• Increase surface area for absorption

• Secrete digestive enzymes

• Transport food to the stomach

• Store undigested food

What is the main source of energy for the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

What do carnivorous plants do to obtain nutrients?

• Capture and digest insects

• Absorb nutrients from soil

• Photosynthesize

• Consume other plants

What is the function of the mycorrhizal fungi in plants?

• Enhance phosphorus transfer

• Provide water

• Store nutrients

• Capture sunlight