Deck 19: Animal Nutrition and Digestion

Question 1

Match the following structures with the proper function.

Answer 1

5. c; 6. d; 7. a; 8. e; 9. b

Question 2

Match the following digestive accessory organisms with the proper description.

Answer 2

The large intestine is primarily involved with water absorption (when it malfunctions, you have diarrhea!). Little absorption occurs here, although E. coli does produce some vitamins, which are absorbed by the cells of the large intestinal walls.