SALIVARY GLANDS
Three pairs of salivary glands exist in man while in rabbit they are four pairs. In man, the three pairs are parotid, submaxillary and sublingual glands. They all have ducts leading to the mouth cavity. They secrete digestive juice called…
FEEDING MECHANISMS IN HOLOZOIC ORGANISMS
There are five modifications and mechanisms of feeding associated with someorganisms. These feeding mechanisms include: 1) Absorbing mechanisms, e.g. tapeworm The tapeworm is an endoparasite which carries out parasitic feeding on its host i.e ., the man. It has no…
THE ALIMENTARY CANAL AND DIGESTION OF FOOD IN MAN
The alimentary canal of man includes the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine or ileum, caecum, appendix, large intestine or colon, rectum and anus. The description and importance of the parts are as follows: Mouth: The alimentary canal of man…
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