1) Explain in brief animal connective tissue. 2) With the help of a well-labelled diagram, describe the structure of a neuron. 3) Explain the digestion in buccal cavity/mouth. 4) D... 1) Explain in brief animal connective tissue. 2) With the help of a well-labelled diagram, describe the structure of a neuron. 3) Explain the digestion in buccal cavity/mouth. 4) Describe the digestion in stomach.
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The question is asking to explain various biological concepts and processes including connective tissue, the structure of a neuron, and digestion in the mouth and stomach. It suggests a requirement for brief, clear explanations, potentially with diagrams.
Answer
1) Areolar connective tissue is loose and flexible. 2) Neurons have a cell body, dendrites, and axon. 3) Buccal cavity digestion involves chewing and salivary amylase. 4) Stomach digestion uses gastric juices to break down proteins.
- Areolar connective tissue is a type of connective tissue with a loose arrangement, allowing for flexibility and cushioning. It contains fibroblasts, collagen, and elastin fibers. 2) A neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. The cell body houses the nucleus, dendrites receive signals, and the axon transmits impulses. 3) In the buccal cavity, mechanical digestion occurs through chewing, while salivary amylase breaks down carbohydrates. 4) The stomach uses gastric juices, including hydrochloric acid and pepsin, to break down proteins and churn food into chyme.
Answer for screen readers
- Areolar connective tissue is a type of connective tissue with a loose arrangement, allowing for flexibility and cushioning. It contains fibroblasts, collagen, and elastin fibers. 2) A neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon. The cell body houses the nucleus, dendrites receive signals, and the axon transmits impulses. 3) In the buccal cavity, mechanical digestion occurs through chewing, while salivary amylase breaks down carbohydrates. 4) The stomach uses gastric juices, including hydrochloric acid and pepsin, to break down proteins and churn food into chyme.
More Information
Areolar connective tissue acts as a binding and supporting tissue, providing nutrients to surrounding cells through its fluid matrix. Neurons are fundamental units of the nervous system, essential for transmitting signals. Digestion in the mouth primarily involves the enzymatic action of saliva, and the stomach uses strong acids for protein digestion.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing different types of connective tissues and misunderstanding the chemical and mechanical aspects of digestion.
Sources
- 14.2 Animal Primary Tissues – Concepts of Biology - opentextbc.ca
- Overview of the Digestive System | Anatomy and Physiology II - courses.lumenlearning.com
- Your Digestive System & How it Works - NIDDK - niddk.nih.gov
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