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What is splanchnology?
What is splanchnology?
- The study of the skeletal system in animals
- The study of the nervous system in animals
- The study of organs responsible for the maintenance and perpetuation of the individual (correct)
- The study of the circulatory system in animals
Which organs are involved in perpetuating the individual according to splanchnology?
Which organs are involved in perpetuating the individual according to splanchnology?
- Respiratory system
- Reproductive system (correct)
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
What does the digestive system primarily involve?
What does the digestive system primarily involve?
- Regulation of body temperature
- Filtration of waste from blood
- Prehension, mastication, digestion, absorption, storage of nutrients, and excretion of unabsorbed portion of food (correct)
- Transportation of oxygen to cells
Which organs are considered part of the digestive apparatus?
Which organs are considered part of the digestive apparatus?
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What is the function of the oral cavity and its accessory organs?
What is the function of the oral cavity and its accessory organs?
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Splanchnology
- Splanchnology is the study of the visceral organs, which are essential for maintaining an individual's life and overall health.
Organs Involved in Perpetuating Life
- The organs involved in perpetuating life according to splanchnology include the liver, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys.
Digestive System
- The digestive system primarily involves the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into nutrients that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.
Digestive Apparatus
- Organs considered part of the digestive apparatus include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
Function of Oral Cavity and Accessory Organs
- The oral cavity and its accessory organs (such as the tongue, teeth, and salivary glands) function to ingest,mix, and break down food mechanically and chemically, preparing it for further digestion.
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