Question

Write difference between the following. a) bolus - chyme b) small intestine - large intestine c) mastication - rumination d) propulsion - retropulsion

Answer 1

i know only small intestine and large intestine
Small intestine the part of the intestine that runs between the stomach and large intestine and is where most of the end absorption of food takes place
Large intestine absorbs extra water and minerals present in remaining undigested part of food.

Answer 2

"a) Bolus is the ball like the structure of saliva and food that is formed during chewing while chyme is the semi-fluid substance that is formed in the stomach.

b) The small intestine is the tube-like structure that is used to digest and absorb ingredients while large intestine is the one that is comprised of digestive system and fluids.

c) The mastication is the process in which grinding, chewing and shredding of food in the mouth while rumination is the one in which chewing food happen of the substance that comes out of the stomach.

d) Propulsion is the one in which the force is created by leading to the movement of food while the retropulsion is the one which food is forced backwards.

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