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RE: Animal Form and Function: Nutrition and Digestion

in MES Science14 days ago

Part 6/9:

  • Stomach: Acts as a storage and digestive site where food is mixed with gastric acids.

  • Small Intestine: Comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, where most nutrients are absorbed.

  • Large Intestine: Responsible for reabsorbing water and salt, and storing waste material.

  • Accessory Organs: Such as the liver and pancreas, which produce bile and pancreatic juices to aid digestion.

Understanding Digestion in Marine Fishes