BIOL 103 Study Guide - Renal Function, Distal Convoluted Tubule, Renal Corpuscle
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Walker readings - key terms & definitions (from textbook readings) & lecture notes. Chapter 39 - nutrition, digestion, and absorption (**see assigned reading - notebook notes) Animals that have a strong preference for one type of food, but can adjust their diet if the need arises. Motile and non-motile aquatic animals, which sift water, filtering out the organic matters. Herbivores that feed almost constantly on grasses - most chew to facilitate the digestion of plant material. Frugivore: adapted to primarily to feed on fruits. Lick or suck fluid from plants or animals and do not need teeth, unless needed to puncture an animal"s skin. Canal that food passes along throughout the entirety of the body. Consists of the alimentary canal (or gastrointestinal tract) and several associated structures. An enzyme that helps to break down carbohydrates, like glucose and other compounds. Upper portion of the alimentary canal, next to the pharynx.
