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Shark Digestion
Anatomy & Function
Question | Answer |
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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 |