Digestion Refers to the

question 15

Multiple Choice

Digestion refers to the

• A) progressive dehydration of indigestible residue.
• B) mechanical breakdown of food.
• C) chemical breakdown of food.
• D) mechanical and chemical breakdown of food.
• E) release of water, acids, enzymes and buffers by organs.

Recognize the impact of subjective well-being factors such as happiness, health, and lifestyle choices across different age groups and cultures.

Understand the concept of sensation seeking and its various implications according to Zuckerman's studies.

Analyze the differences and similarities between Bandura's self-efficacy and Rotter's locus of control.

Distinguish between different types of risk takers and their psychological profiles.

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Definitions:

Deuterostomes

A major group of animals in which the anus develops from the first opening in the embryo, with humans and starfish as examples.

Chordates

A phylum of animals that, at some stage in their life cycle, possess a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, endostyle, and a post-anal tail.

Lophotrochozoa

A group of protostome animals within the Ecdysozoa, including mollusks, annelids, and several other phyla, characterized by specific larval and ciliary features.

Madreporite

The madreporite is a sieve-like structure found in echinoderms, such as starfish, that serves as an entry point for water into the water vascular system.