Chapter 41: Animal Circulation Flashcards
key functions of essential nutrients
Act as substrates, coenzymes, and cofactors
Three foods with all essential amino acids
- Eggs
- Meat
- Cheese
Minerals
Inorganic nutrients such as iron and sulfur that are required in very small amounts
Filter Feeding
A method of feeding where an organism strains suspended matter and food particles from water. Examples include baleen whales and certain species of fish.
Substrate Feeding
A feeding strategy where animals live on or in their food source, consuming it as they go. Examples include caterpillars and leaf miners.
Fluid Feeding
A method where animals consume fluids from other organisms. Examples include mosquitoes and hummingbirds.
Bulk Feeding
A feeding method where an organism eats large pieces of food. Examples include humans, lions, and most mammals.
Where is food processing first started
In the mouth, with the break down of carbs