Digestive System Flashcards
Two types of teeth
Incisors
Molars
Teeth that are adapted to rip meat in carnivores
Canine
How do birds break down food
Beak to crack the food
Claws to grasp food
Gizzards to grind food
Name the nutrient which provides amino acids
Protein
Function of Pancreas
Produces insulin/ glucagon
Detects blood glucose concentration
Role of protein in diet of pregnant bitch
Helps pups grow and develop
Required for milk production
Development of placenta
Repairs tissue
Mechanical digestion
Physically breaking down food using teeth or claws etc
Chemical digestion
Further breaking down food using digestive enzymes and stomach acid
Importance of fibre
Movement
Importance of protein
Amino acids
Importance of fats
Energy
Importance of vitamins
Chemical reactions
Importance of minerals
Bones and teeth
Importance of water
Regulating body temperature
Autotroph
Produces own food (plant) by light
