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Shark Digestion

Anatomy & Function

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pleuroperitoneal cavity houses the viscera, mainly digestive oranges, and various other structures
liver energy storage and buoyancy
gallbladder stores bile from the liver
common bile duct collects
esophagus connects the mouth/pharynx to the stomach
esophageal papillae aid in the catching of food and produce mucous substances that help lubricate the esophagus
lesser curvature of stomach digestion
greater curvature of stomach digestion
pylorus of stomach marks the separation between the stomach and the intestine
rugae of stomach increases the surface area of the stomach
valvular intestine houses the spiral valve
spiral valve a subdivision that increases the effective length of the intestine
cloaca chamber into which the urinary, reproductive, and digestive tracts exit
spleen creates red blood cells and is a main part of the shark's immune system.
pancreas A digestive gland. It produces hormones as well as digestive enzymes to help break down fats and carbs in the stomach.
mesentery specifically: membrane that supports the anterior part of the intestine in general sense: any membrane that supports viscera
rectal gland excretes salt
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