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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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For Phylum Mollusca, Class Cephalopod

1. Organ/system characteristics. Answer the following for each organism:
a. How is their circulatory system?
b. Excretory/osmoregulation: How does the organism eliminate waste? What organs do they use?
c. Skeleton/support: List the structures or ways this organism supports itself.

2. Ecology. Describe/answer the following for each organism:
a. Does it have a complete or incomplete digestive system? How does this animal feed?
b. Identify any unique feeding structure
• Be sure to use the correct terms to identify any unique feeding structure(s) used by the
animal.

Definition Definition Organ system that helps in the digestion of food by mechanical and biochemical processes. The digestive system breaks down food into simpler components that enable the body to then absorb or transport nutrients. The human digestive system includes the gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal and the associate glands. The organs of the gastrointestinal tract include the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The associated glands include salivary glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

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