Vertebrate Digestive System Quiz
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What are the sequential stages of food processing in animals?

  • Ingestion, digestion, absorption, and elimination (correct)
  • Intake, breakdown, distribution, and removal
  • Mastication, assimilation, utilization, and egestion
  • Chewing, swallowing, absorption, and excretion
  • What is dentition in animals an example of?

  • Structural adaptation reflecting habitat
  • Structural variation reflecting diet (correct)
  • Genetic variation reflecting behavior
  • Genetic adaptation reflecting reproduction
  • What is one of the reasons for the success of mammals?

  • Their dentition, which is specialized for different diets (correct)
  • Their resistance to extreme temperatures
  • Their ability to hibernate for long periods
  • Their capability to camouflage effectively
  • What is the role of feedback circuits in vertebrate digestive systems?

    <p>Regulate digestion, energy storage, and appetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the muscles and other tissues of a crab in the sea otter's digestive system?

    <p>They will be broken down by acid and enzymes and absorbed as small molecules into the otter's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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