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Comparative Digestive Systems
Worksheet
Topic # 3024
Ashlee
1. What are the 4 types of digestive systems discussed in lecture?
__________________________________, ___________________________________,
__________________________________, and _______________________________
2. Draw a diagram for each type of digestive systems listed above and label each
diagram:
3. Describe the function of the following organs:
Esophagus -
Crop -
Proventriculus -
Small intestine -
Cecum -
Large intestine -
Cloaca -
4. What is meant by "accessory organs"?
List two"accessory organs":
__________________________ and ___________________________
5. Define the term Digestion.
6. List and define the four compartments of the Ruminant Stomach.
A.
B.
C.
D
5. Compare and contrast the digestive system of the monogastric and equine digestive
systems.
6. Which digestive systems have enzymes in the saliva? Those that do not have enzymes
in the saliva, what are the modifications to the system to allow for the additional break
down?
7. What is mastication? Do all of the animals discussed masticate?