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How is the ileum adapted to its functions?

They are Long and narrow to increase the surface area for complete digestion of food and maximum absorption of digested food. They are ...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023

Explain why the following conditions are necessary for photosynthesis: carbon (IV) oxide, light, chlorophyll, suitable temperature and PH, water

Carbon (IV) Oxide Required in the dark stage of photosynthesis. It combines with the hydrogen ion from the light stage ...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023 1

Outline and explain the various homeostatic functions of the liver in mammals

Deamination Heat production Storage of vitamins and mineral salts Regulation of blood sugar level ...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023

How are the small intestines in mammals adapted to their functions?

Small intestines consists of the duodenum and the ileum, - most digestion of food occurs in the duodenum. Bile from the gall bladder of...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023

Describe what happens to a meal of oily beans and maize from the time of ingestion up to the time of absorption

In the mouth starch in maize is digested by salivary amylase/ptyalin/diastase into maltose, the food is then chewed and mixed by teeth and ...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023

Explain how the various teeth adapt mammals for nutrition

Incisor Adaptations Sharp and Chisel-shaped for biting and cutting food. One root for support in the jaw bone. ...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023

How are the leaves of higher plants adapted to their functions?

Broad and flattened lamina to increase surface area for absorption of light Thin blade to reduce distance for diffusion of...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023

Describe how the mammalian body protects itself against infections

Pathogenic microbes are found on the skin, respiratory tract, mouth, vagina and the intestinal tract; In the Skin ...

Desmond Akachukwu 2 Feb, 2023

Explain how the various specialized cells are modified to carry out their functions in plants and animals

In Animals Sperm cell Sperm cells has acrosome containing lytic enzymes that digest th...

Desmond Akachukwu 1 Feb, 2023

Explain the various ways in which a typical cell is adapted to its functions

A typical cell have the following features: Has a c...

Desmond Akachukwu 1 Feb, 2023