The Evolution of an Alimentary System Is Primarily to Allow

question 63

Multiple Choice

The evolution of an alimentary system is primarily to allow

• A)storage of food before digestion.
• B)intracellular digestion.
• C)extracellular digestion.
• D)filter feeding.
• E)fluid feeding.

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Definitions:

Diploid

Referring to a cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.

Malpighian Tubules

Excretory structures in some insects that remove waste products from the blood and empty them into the intestines for elimination.

Tympanum

The membrane in the ear that vibrates in response to sound waves; also known as the eardrum.

Tracheae

Tubes in the respiratory system that connect the larynx to the bronchi, allowing air passage to and from the lungs.