Answer: All the above options are correct about the characteristics of Lumbriculus variegatus.
Explanation:
Lumbriculus variegatus also called the black worm belongs to the phylum Annelida and is used by biologists to illustrate:
-blood vessel pulsations,
-swimming reflex,
-peristaltic crawling behavior,
-giant nerve fiber action potentials.
These studies where carried out on them due to the characteristics they possess. These includes:
-its blood circulates in a closed circulatory system
-Freshwater worm found throughout North America and Europe
-Prefers the shallow habitats found at the edges of ponds, lakes, or marshes
-Feeds on decaying vegetation and microorganisms.
The answer to this question is b carpel that's the answer
Mrs. Lopez has the most difficulty initiating digestion of proteins after her stomach is removed. The correct option is C.
Explanation:
When the stomach is removed due to complications such as in cancers the food eaten directly goes to intestine. Without stomach Mrs Lopez will have difficulty in starting the digestion of protein.
The digestion of protein takes place and starts in the stomach and duodenum of intestine. There are enzymes as pepsin, trypsin and chyomtrypsin secreted by stomach and pancreas. Pepsin breaks the peptide bonds of protein.
The HCl and the enzymes in stomach initiates the process of digestion of protein. The amino acids formed are ardent in various metabolic processes and repair.
lipids and carbohydrate digestion starts from the mouth only as salivary amylase and lipase initiates the process.
Microorganisms such as bacteria can be removed by disinfection. Certauns substances called biocides are addes to water to make it pure. Purification can also be done by UV-light .
