Question 1

Distinguish between the following: autotroph,phototroph,chemotroph,heterotroph.

Accepted Answer

Autotrophs are organisms that can produc

Question 2

The pancreatic juice contains two powerful proteases,trypsin and ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pancreatic juice contains two powerful proteases,trypsin...

Question 3

Outline the action of the major digestive enzymes.

Accepted Answer

The major digestive enzymes include amyl

Question 4

A bird,insect or worm gizzard is a

Accepted Answer

A)  food storage area. 
B)  site of food molecule absorption comparable to our small intestine. 
C)  food crushing and grinding organ. 
D)  site of water absorption similar to our large intestine. 
A)  food storage area. 
B)  site of food molecule absorption comparable to our small intestine. 
C)  food crushing and grinding organ. 
D)  site of water absorption similar to our large intestine.

Question 5

Compare and contrast the feeding strategies of suspension feeders versus filter feeders.

Accepted Answer

Suspension feeders and filter feeders ar

Question 6

The release of secretin is stimulated by the action of

Accepted Answer

A)  the alkaline material in the duodenum. 
B)  the bile. 
C)  muscular contractions in the stomach. 
D)  nerves to the duodenum. 
E)  strong acid and food in the stomach and small intestine. 
A)  the alkaline material in the duodenum. 
B)  the bile. 
C)  muscular contractions in the stomach. 
D)  nerves to the duodenum. 
E)  strong acid and food in the stomach and small intestine.

Question 7

Brown fat appears to be specialized for which function?

Accepted Answer

A)  the storage of carbohydrates. 
B)  the storage of fatty acids. 
C)  the storage of glycerol. 
D)  the storage of glycogen. 
E)  generation of heat. 
A)  the storage of carbohydrates. 
B)  the storage of fatty acids. 
C)  the storage of glycerol. 
D)  the storage of glycogen. 
E)  generation of heat.

Question 8

The distinction between segmentation and peristalsis (as digestive processes)is mainly

Accepted Answer

A)  separating versus rejoining lumps of food. 
B)  forward movement versus backward movement. 
C)  holding useful food versus moving wastes along. 
D)  dividing and squeezing contents of the intestine in one place versus moving food along. 
E)  before versus after saliva is added. 
A)  separating versus rejoining lumps of food. 
B)  forward movement versus backward movement. 
C)  holding useful food versus moving wastes along. 
D)  dividing and squeezing contents of the intestine in one place versus moving food along. 
E)  before versus after saliva is added.

Question 9

Outline the process of digestion of proteins.

Accepted Answer

The process of protein digestion begins

Exam 32: Digestion and Nutrition

Distinguish between the following: autotroph,phototroph,chemotroph,heterotroph.

The pancreatic juice contains two powerful proteases,trypsin and ____________.

Outline the action of the major digestive enzymes.

A bird,insect or worm gizzard is a

Compare and contrast the feeding strategies of suspension feeders versus filter feeders.

The release of secretin is stimulated by the action of

Brown fat appears to be specialized for which function?

The distinction between segmentation and peristalsis (as digestive processes)is mainly

Outline the process of digestion of proteins.

Life: Biological Principles and the Science of Zoology

The Origin and Chemistry of Life

Cells As Units of Life

Cellular Metabolism

Genetics: a Review

Organic Evolution

The Reproductive Process

Principles of Development

Architectural Pattern of an Animal

Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Animals

Unicellular Eukaryotes

Sponges and Placozoans

Radiate Animals

Acoelomorpha,Platyzoa,and Mesozoa

Polyzoa and Kryptrochozoa

Molluscs

Annelids and Allied Taxa

Smaller Ecdysozoans

Trilobites, Chelicerates, and Myriapods

Crustaceans

Support, Protection, and Movement

Chaetognaths, Echinoderms, and Hemichordates

Chordates

Fishes

Early Tetrapods and Modern Amphibians

Amniote Origins and Nonavian Reptiles

Birds

Mammals

Support, protection, and Movement

Homeostasis: Osmotic Regulation, Excretion, and Temperature Regulation

Homeostasis: Internal Fluids and Respiration

Nervous Coordination: Nervous System and Sense Organs

Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System

Immunity

Animal Behavior

Animal Distributions

Animal Ecology

Filters