Digestive Anatomy

1. This marine mammal uses sharp teeth to pierce and capture fish, before swallowing prey whole.
5. The first chamber of the bird's stomach, where chemical digestion begins
6. The sharp, keratinized plates found in the mouths of herbivorous aquatic species like manatees.
9. A long, spiral structure in sharks that increases surface area for nutrient absorption in the digestive tract.
10. A digestive gland in mammals that secretes bile, aiding in the digestion of fats
11. The conical structures in dolphins and other toothed cetaceans used to grasp prey.
12. A muscular organ in birds that grinds food, often with the help of ingested stones.
13. The flexible, muscular tube in mammals that transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
14. The sharp, hooked structure in birds of prey used to tear flesh.

2. This part of the digestive system is responsible for water absorption and compaction of waste in mammals.
3. A storage pouch in birds used to temporarily hold food before digestion
4. A common chamber and exit for digestive, urinary, and reproductive tracts in birds and reptiles
7. A long tube in mammals where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs.
8. In marine mammals, such as whales, this is a comb-like structure used to filter food from water.
9. In mammals, this organ is responsible for producing enzymes to break down proteins in the stomach.