Animal Nutrition-Monogastrics

Produces bile

Where most of the nutrients are absorbed in the bloodstream

Tube-like structure that directs food from the mouth to the stomach

Name 3 species that have a monogastric digestive system

Stores bile

Known as the "poop chute"

Referred to as the "blind sac" which aids in the breakdown of roughages

List the following in the correct order: Esophagus, Stomach, Teeth, Pharynx, Salivary Gland

The majority of the food material absorption occurs in the __________ and the _________

What are the three components of the small intestine? List them in order

The opening through which the waste is removed

Monogastrics cannot consume large amounts of ______________

Explain the difference between a monogastric and a modified monogastric

The cecum is enlarged in _____________ monogastrics

Produces insulin

The main functions of the _______________ are to absorb water and add mucus to undigested material

The process by which large complex nutrient molecules are broken down into simpler molecules capable of being used by the organism for food

An example of a modified monogastric animal

Used to gather food, add saliva, and is the first act of digestion