Water Is Absorbed Primarily by the

question 9

Multiple Choice

Water is absorbed primarily by the

• A) large intestine.
• B) duodenum.
• C) stomach.
• D) anal canal.
• E) esophagus.

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Definitions:

Radially Symmetrical

An attribute of organisms that can be divided into identical halves along any plane that passes through the central axis, common in many jellyfish and sea anemones.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by their specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry, a calcareous skeleton, and a complex water vascular system, including starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.

Arthropods

Invertebrate animals having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages.