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What disadvantages to a one opening digestive system?

Having a single opening for both ingestion and elimination can increase the risk of contamination and infection from waste material. It can also limit the efficiency of digestion and nutrient absorption, as food may not be fully broken down before being expelled. Additionally, this type of digestive system may restrict the size and complexity of organisms that can be sustained due to the limitations in processing food.


Does an oyster have a one-way or two-way digestive system?

Oysters have a two way digestive system. This means that they only have on opening for both food to go in and to come out.


Are teeth and saliva part of digestive system?

Yes, teeth are part of the digestive system as they help in breaking down food into smaller pieces through chewing. Saliva is also part of the digestive system as it contains enzymes that start breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.


How are all digestive systems the same?

All digestive systems are responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body. They typically involve processes like digestion, absorption, and elimination. Additionally, they all consist of organs like the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.


Which two organ system break down foods?

There is only one organ system that breaks down food. That is the digestive system. However the digestive system uses two processes to break the food down. They are physically and chemically.

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What does your stomach do for you?

The stomach is one of the main part of the digestive system. It reduces what you eat to a liquid form so that it can be absorbed by the rest of the digestive system.


Fiber is what type of nutrient?

Fiber is classified as a "non-essential substance" thus far, as most dietary fiber is not absorbed by the digestive tract. It is not classifed under any nutrient. It does however, aid in absorbing and digesting other substances.Debates are ongoing as to whether or not fiber should be classified as a nutrient in and of itself. Perhaps one day, it will be, but it is unlikely.


What system is the small intestine part of?

The intestines are part of the digestive system.Yes


Where are nutrients mostly absorbed?

In the small intestines. Only a very few substances are absorbed in the stomach, alcohol is one such "nutrient".


What is one disease that affects the digestive system?

one disease of the digestive system is crohns disease! < !!!>


What would happen if one of the organs in the digestive system?

If one of the organs in the digestive system, then.


Is food part of the digestive system?

always! it is one of the main things in your digestive system!


Identify two body systems that work together when you eat a salad explain your answer by giving one example of what each system does?

The digestive and the nervous are working together when you eat a salad.


What is a digestive system with only one opening called?

A digestive system with only one opening is called an incomplete digestive tract. Organisms with this type of digestive system ingest food and eject waste through their mouth.


What is a digestive chameber with one opening called?

A digestive chamber with one opening is called a "gastrovascular cavity." This structure serves both digestive and circulatory functions, allowing food to enter and waste to exit through the same opening. Organisms with this type of digestive system, such as jellyfish and flatworms, typically have a simple body plan and rely on diffusion for nutrient distribution.


Which one among the following will be absorbed fastest by walls of digestive system- 1black coffee 2 ddt 3 raw alcohol 4 ice cream?

black coffee


What is one disease that can affect the digestive system?

Cancer. If it kills you, your digestive system no longer works, does it?