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The figure at right shows the digestive system. In the spaces provided, label the following parts of the
digestive system: liver, throat, stomach, gallbladder, mouth, esophagus, small intestine, and large intestine.
1. _______________________mouth
2. _______________________pharynx (throat)
3. _______________________esophagus
4. _______________________stomach
5. _______________________liver
6. _______________________gall bladder
7. _______________________large intestine
8. _______________________small intestine
The table below lists information about digestive secretions. Complete the table by writing the correct term
or phrase in the space provided.
Digestive Organ/Structure Digestive Tract Nutrient
Secretion Released By Area Released Secretion Acts
Into On
9. Amylase salivary glands mouth 10. starch
a. Beaver (aquatic):
aquatic environment will decrease the need for water absorption
so the loop will be smaller.
b. Human (terrestrial): This is the standard being measured
from. Humans have a relatively high need to reabsorb water
considering the aridness of the environment.
c. Kangaroo rat (arid/terrestrial): kangaroo rats live in very arid environments so their
needs to reabsorb water is high. Therefore, their loop will be larger, respectively.