Question

Mark the following statements as True or False. If false, write
the correct statements.
(a) Tongue is attached to the roof of the mouth cavity at the
back.
(b) The large intestine is longer and wider than the small
intestine of the human alimentary canal.
(c) Mucus protects the stomach lining from damage.
(d) All heterotrophs have a similar basic process of nutrition.


NCERT Class VIII
Science - Exemplar Problems

Chapter 2. Nutrition in Animals

Answer 1

(a) Tongue is attached to the roof of the mouth cavity at the

back. False

(b) The large intestine is longer and wider than the small

intestine of the human alimentary canal. False

(c) Mucus protects the stomach lining from damage. True

(d) All heterotrophs have a similar basic process of nutrition. False

Explanation:

• The tongue is attached to the floor of the mouth cavity at the back of the mouth.

• the large intestine is wider in cross-section than the small intestine but it is smaller as compared to the size of the small intestine. This is true in case of the human alimentary canal.

• All heterotrophs do not have a similar basic process of Nutrition.
• Some of them are are herbivorous some are carnivorous and others are Omnivore.

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Answer 2

Answer:

(a) Tongue is attached to the roof of the mouth cavity at the

back. False

(b) The large intestine is longer and wider than the small

intestine of the human alimentary canal. False

(c) Mucus protects the stomach lining from damage. True

(d) All heterotrophs have a similar basic process of nutrition. False