nutrition in animals

What is animal nutrition?

• It refers to the study of animal behavior in relation to food.

• It includes nutrient requirement, mode of intake of food, and its utilisation in the body.

• It focuses solely on the types of food animals can eat.

• It is the process of animals hunting for their food.

How do snakes like python feed?

• By swallowing their prey whole.

• By chewing their food into smaller pieces.

• By using venom to digest their prey externally.

• By filtering water for small organisms.

Which organ filters food particles in aquatic animals?

• Gills

• Lungs

• Specialized filtering organs or structures

• Kidneys

How many types of teeth do humans have?

• Three: incisors, canines, molars.

• Four: incisors, canines, premolars, molars.

• Five: incisors, canines, premolars, molars, wisdom teeth.

• Two: incisors and molars.

What is special about starfish digestion?

• It pushes its stomach out of the mouth to digest prey externally.

• It digests food using enzymes produced in its arms.

• It has a two-chambered stomach for better digestion.

• It absorbs nutrients directly through its skin.

What is assimilation?

• The process of taking in food and water.

• The use of absorbed nutrients to build body tissues and produce energy.

• The breakdown of food into smaller molecules.

• The elimination of waste products from the body.

Why can't humans digest cellulose?

• Humans lack the bacteria that help in cellulose digestion.

• Humans do not consume enough cellulose in their diet.

• Humans have a different type of digestive enzyme for cellulose.

• Humans can digest cellulose but it takes a long time.

How does Amoeba expel waste?

• By pushing undigested material out of the cell.

• By absorbing it back into the environment.

• By converting it into energy.

• By storing it in vacuoles.

How can tooth decay be prevented?

• Brushing teeth, flossing, and rinsing after meals.

• Eating sugary snacks frequently.

• Skipping dental check-ups.

• Using mouthwash only.

What is diarrhoea?

• A condition of passing watery stool frequently due to infection or food poisoning.

• A type of food allergy that causes stomach cramps.

• A viral infection that leads to fever and vomiting.

• A chronic condition characterized by constipation.