Exam 2 Key Flashcards
Passage of small molecules from lumen of gut through cells of GI tract to bloodstream
Absorption
Breakdown of large molecules to simpler, smaller chemical compounds
digestion
Movement of food from the mouth to the stomach
deglutition
Seizing and conveying of food to the mouth
prehension
Vertical movements of the jaw which crush the food particles between teeth
Mastication
Engulfing of nutrients that takes place after birth
phagosytosis
requires a carrier protein, but no energy is required
Facilitated diffusion
High concentration to low where no energy is required
Passive Diffusion
Against a concentration gradient that requires energy
Active Transport
Lion is what type of animal?
Carnivore
Horse is what type of animal?
monogastric herbivore
rabbit is what type of animal?
monogastric herbivore
giraffe is what type of animal?
ruminant
goat is what type of animal?
Ruminant
Deer is what type of animal?
ruminant