Nutrition

Mammals have a wide range of feeding behavior. They can be omnivores, carnivores, or herbivores. All mammals have different specializations to assist them.

Mouth- where to take in food

Small intestine- nutrients from food are absorbed

Large intestine- last part of the digestive system

Caecum- receives undigested food material

Salivary glands- produce saliva through a system of ducts

Stomach- divided into 2 regions

Liver- filter blood before passing it to the rest of the body

Pancreas- produces insulin

Anus- an opening at the end of animals digestive tract

Rectum- straight portion of large intestine

Esophagus- transport food from mouth to digestive system

Food Getting by mammals

Mammals use their teeth to tear their food.

Mammals have diverse feeding habits.

Mammals eat practically anything.

---> proteins = fulls energy

---> fat = insulates from adverse weathers

---> carbohydrates = store energy and provide vitamins, minerals, and fiber

The environment dictates what mammals eat.