The alimentary canal includes mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. As food passes through the alimentary canal, it is exposed to the different chemical secretions from the organs of the alimentary canal, as well as from other organs, such as liver and pancreas.
First, in the mouth, salivary glands produce saliva which <span>contains enzymes involved in the food digestions. After the food is passed to the esophagus, it produces mucus to help passage of the food. In the stomach, acid and pepsinogen, as well as mucus are produced. All of these secretions help food digestion. Small intestine also produces some digestive enzymes. Further, bile from liver and enzymes from pancreas are secreted via ducts into small intestine. Finally, large intestine secretes mucus for lubrication.</span>
Digestion of fats occur in duodenum which is a part of small intes tine.
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Foliated rock is a type of metamorphic rock with characteristic striped pattern, meaning that its layers are distinct and repetitive. Such layers are formed under the influence of changed pressure (or heat):
Animals are <u>consumers</u> and hence they depend on other organisms (plants and other animals) for their food.
Answer:
The correct answer is - Pleiotropy.
Explanation:
Pleiotropy is the number of disorders where multiple, and unrelated organ systems are affected in the body of an individual. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is the most cited example of pleiotropy in humans.
It is an inherited disorder that is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase due to mutation in the PAH gene, This enzyme is necessary to convert the essential amino acid phenylalanine to tyrosine. By this disorder, multiple organ systems are affected such as severe skin discolorations and foul odor, and other intellectual disabilities and behavioral problems.
