BIO202H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Cecum, Ileum, Large Intestine
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In ruminants additional divisions of the stomach. Play a different role as chambers have specific bacteria that resides there to digest specific plant materials. Small (duodenum, jejunum(middle), ileum) and large intestine (ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid colon, rectum) Won"t ask us to label the stomach this detailed. Swallowing movement of food via unidirectional wave-like action governed by smooth muscles in the wall of esophagus. These movements result in mechanical breakdown of the food particles into smaller particles. Has a hinge joint towards the skull that allows extra space for the snake to digest food. This allows snake to digest bigger prey. Allows them to break down the prey. Tongue and teeth chewing, moving food in mouth. Breaks down proteins into smaller fragments called peptides. Breaks down peptides and small amino acids. The nutrients are then absorbed into the blood system. Amylase enzyme to break down carbs. Of lipids, proteins, carbs, and nucleic acids.
