Ch28: Human Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Digestion
A
the physical and chemical breakdown of food
2
Q
Herbivores
A
animals that feed mainly on plants
e.g. sheep
3
Q
Carnivores
A
animals that feed mainly on animals
e.g. dogs
4
Q
Omnivores
A
animals that feed on plants and animals
e.g. humans
5
Q
Peristalsis
A
a wave of muscular action in the walls of the alimentary canal that moves contents along
6
Q
Dental formula
A
2(I 22, C11, P22, M33)
7
Q
Balanced diet
A
contains all the necessary food types in the correct proportions
