Nutrition and Food Processing in Animals

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What is the purpose of the nutrition process described in the text?

  • To break down food into smaller molecules
  • To pass undigested materials from the body
  • To consume food and nutrients (correct)
  • To absorb ions, water, and molecules into the circulatory system

During which phase of food processing does food move into the digestive cavity?

  • Digestion
  • Absorption
  • Ingestion (correct)
  • Egestion

Which category of organic nutrients includes carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and vitamins?

  • Carbohydrates and Vitamins (correct)
  • Proteins only
  • Lipids only
  • Carbohydrates only

What type of animals have digestive systems containing microorganisms aiding in digestion?

<p>Herbivores only (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of food processing involves passing undigested materials from the body?

<p>Egestion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of digestion is found in simple invertebrates and uses phagocytosis?

<p>Intracellular digestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the major nutrients in animals mentioned on Page 7?

<p>Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral plays a key role in bone and tooth formation, muscle contraction, and blood clotting?

<p>Calcium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of essential fatty acids for animals?

<p>Energy production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin type is not stored in the body?

<p>Water-soluble vitamins (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary dietary source of Linoleic acid for animals?

<p>Fish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mineral deficiency can lead to muscular disorders, bone loss, and reduced growth in children?

<p>Calcium (Ca) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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