Tapeworms feed on already digested food as they live in the gut (stomach). Therefore a digestive system isn't necessary.
Yes. You can ingest the tapeworm larvae and they grow in your digestive system into an adult.
Yes, it is possible to gain weight with a tapeworm because the parasite can absorb nutrients from the host's digestive system, leading to weight gain.
Parasites such as tapeworm, planarian and live fluke have digestive systems that are saclike. Their digestive tracts have one opening and they live inside a host animal.
Therefore a tapeworm is a parasite.
Tapeworms do not have a digestive system because they absorb nutrients directly through their skin from the host's intestines. They rely on their host's digestive system to break down food, which the tapeworm then absorbs.
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Many different structures are needed by the digestive system to function different parts of the digestive system.
The tapeworm is an intestinal parasite that does not contain a digestive system since its body is designed to absorb digested food from its host.
The digestive system is important because it breaks down the food in you belly
Homoeostasis in the digestive system is maintained in a very unique manner. There are enzymes that are produced by the pancreas and the digestive tract so as to maintain the balance needed.
Homoeostasis in the digestive system is maintained in a very unique manner. There are enzymes that are produced by the pancreas and the digestive tract so as to maintain the balance needed.