Carnivore digestive systems Flashcards
1
Q
all carnivore systems are ___; they are the ___ of all digestive systems
A
similar, simplest
2
Q
since meat is typically easier to digest, the digestive system is ___
A
shorter
3
Q
in carnivores, the caecum is usually shortened into what?
A
appendix
4
Q
what is fat broken down into?
A
fatty acids and glycerol
5
Q
what enzyme breaks down fats?
A
lipase
6
Q
what are proteins broken down into?
A
amino acids
7
Q
what enzyme breaks down proteins?
A
protease
8
Q
what are carbs broken into?
A
glucose
9
Q
what enzyme breaks down carbs?
A
amylase
