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Nutrition and Food Processing in Animals

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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?

Herbivores only Signup and view all the answers

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

Egestion Signup and view all the answers

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

Intracellular digestion Signup and view all the answers

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

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic acids Signup and view all the answers

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

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of essential fatty acids for animals?

Energy production Signup and view all the answers

Which vitamin type is not stored in the body?

Water-soluble vitamins Signup and view all the answers

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

Fish Signup and view all the answers

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

Calcium (Ca) Signup and view all the answers