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Digestive systems
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/25/2009

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Term
homodont
Definition
teeth that are similar in shape or design
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heterodont
Definition
teeth that have different shapes or designs
(incisors, canines, premolars, molars)
Term
piscivore
Definition
fish eaters
long, conical, sharp-pointed teeth to pierce and hold prey that is swallowed whole
Term
carnivore
Definition
meat eaters
several specialized teeth
incisors-nipping
canines-slicing
premolars/molars-grinding
Term
insectivore
Definition
insect eaters
teeth are often reduced to simple pegs or are lost completely
Term
omnivore
Definition
mixed plant and meat eaters
both low crowned teeth w/ simple short cusps and sharper teeth to tear through meat
Term
herbivore
Definition
plant eaters
flat-topped, high-crowned teeth w/ exposed enamel
Term
mastication
Definition
chewing
reduces size of food particles
mixes food with saliva
Term
gastric digestion
Definition
mouth --> stomach
stomach secretes juices and mixes with food
Term
intestinal digestion
Definition
stomach --> intestines
pancreas secretes juices into duodemum
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absorption
Definition
passage of substances through the intestinal mucosa into the blood or lymph
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