An Advantage of a Complete Digestive System Over a Gastrovascular

question 53

Multiple Choice

An advantage of a complete digestive system over a gastrovascular cavity is that the complete system

• A)excludes the need for extracellular digestion.
• B)allows specialized functions in specialized regions.
• C)allows ingestion of food while earlier meals are still being digested.
• D)allows extensive branching.
• E)facilitates intracellular digestion.

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Definitions:

Vestibular Fibers

These are nerve fibers associated with the vestibular system, which helps in the process of balance and spatial orientation.

Vestibular Canal

A part of the inner ear that contributes to the body's sense of balance and spatial orientation.

Organ of Corti

The structure within the inner ear of vertebrates that contains receptor cells that sense sound vibrations.

Tectorial Membrane

The roof membrane of the organ of Corti in the cochlea of the ear.