Life-Sciences-Grade-11 Animal Nutrition

SUBJECT and GRADE Life Sciences Grade 11
TERM 3 Term 3 2024

TOPIC Animal nutrition (Dentition for herbivorous, carnivorous and omnivorous life styles, human nutrition)
AIM OF LESSON At the end of this lesson you should be able to:
• Know the differences in dentition for herbivorous, carnivorous ad omnivorous lifestyles
• Know the macro-structure of the alimentary canal and associated organs and functions
• Know the processes of ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion
RESOURCES Paper based resources
Refer to the following sections on ‘animal nutrition’ in your textbook:
• Differences in dentition for herbivorous, carnivorous ad omnivorous lifestyles
• Structure of the human digestive system
• Processes involved in human nutrition
INTRODUCTION • Revise the section on the cell structure in Grade 10.
CONCEPTS AND SKILLS Below are definitions of some of the terms that you will study under this section. Use your textbook and underline all
the new terms/words that you encounter while studying through the section on animal nutrition. Use the glossary in
your textbook to define these new terms/words (Note: At least 2 marks are awarded if you can define a term correctly in
a test or examination)
Ingestion – process in nutrition when food is taken in and enters the alimentary canal
Digestion– process in nutrition when food is changed from insoluble to soluble substances
Absorption – process in nutrition when the end products of nutrition are absorbed in the bloodstream
Assimilation – process in nutrition when absorbed nutrients become part of cells
Egestion – process in nutrition when undigested remains are removed from the body
Bolus – round ball of chewed food that is pushed in the direction of the oesophagus during swallowing
Villi – Structures in the small intestine mainly responsible for the absorption of nutrients
ANIMAL NUTRITION
Activity 1
Construct a table to compare herbivores, carnivores and omnivorous under the following headings:
(a) Type of food they eat
(b) amount and energy value of their food
(c) adaptations of their teeth
HUMAN NUTRITION
Study the diagram below of the structure and functions of the alimentary canal:
The human digestive system
Mechanical digestion
• During mechanical digestion food is broken down into smaller particles.
• Mechanical digestion includes:
➢ The chewing process (mastication) – food is broken down by the teeth and tongue
➢ Bolus formation – chewed food is mixed with saliva and rolled into a ball by the tongue. The tongue
pushes the bolus down to the oesophagus
➢ Churning movements – this takes place by the contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the stomach
wall. Food is broken down further and mixed with gastric juice
➢ Peristaltic movements – rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the wall of the alimentary
canal. It helps to move food particles forward.
• Humans have four types of teeth with different functions:
Type of teeth Function
Incisors Bite and cut off food
Canines Hold food in place and tear it off
Premolars Chew and grind the food
Molars Chew and grind the food
• The human dental formula is: 2.1.2.3

2.1.2.3
Chemical digestion:
• Chemical digestion is the breaking down of large, insoluble molecules in food into smaller, soluble molecules by
the addition of water. The reaction is known as hydrolysis.
Enzymes involved in chemical digestion
Substrate Enzymes End product of

digestion
Carbohydrates Carbohydrases e.g. salivary amilase (produced in mouth), Glucose
Pancreatic amylase (produced in pancreas), Maltase, Sucrase,
Lactase (produced in small intestine)
Proteins Proteases e.g. pepsin and renin (produced in stomach) and Amino acids
trypsin (in pancreas)
Lipids Lipase (produced in pancreas and small intestine) Glycerol and fatty
acids
Absorption
• The end products of digestion i.e. glucose, amino acids, fatty acids and glycerol as well as vitamins, mineral salts
and water are absorbed by the villi in the small intestine.
Structure of a villus
Transport and assimilation of absorbed nutrients
• Glucose, amino acids, vitamins, mineral salts and water are absorbed through the blood capillaries in the villi.
• The capillaries join to form large veins that eventually open into the hepatic portal vein
• The hepatic portal vein transports the absorbed nutrients to the liver where most of the glucose is converted into
glycogen and stored.
• Excess amino acids undergo deamination in the liver to form urea and glucose. The urea is transported to the
kidneys and excreted as part of urine
• The remaining glucose and amino acids leave the liver through the hepatic veins and are transported to the heart
and to the rest of the body.
• The body cells absorb the required nutrients. This process is known as assimilation.
Answer the following questions:
Question 1:
The diagram below shows parts of the human digestive system and its associated organs. Study the diagram and answer
the questions that follow.
1.1 Give the NAME and LETTER of the part where…
(a) digestive juice is secreted that contains no enzymes.
(b) bile is temporarily stored.
(c) a pH of 3 is maintained.
1.2 Make a labelled drawing of the functional unit that is responsible for absorption in part F.
Question 2
The diagram below represents a part of the human digestive system.
2.1 Identify the structure shown in the diagram.

2.2 Name the following:
(a) The organ in which the structure mentioned in QUESTION 2.1 is found.
(b) The type of epithelium labelled A.
2.3 Name the blood vessels B and C.
2.4 To which main blood vessel does the blood rich in nutrients flow from part C?
Question 3
The diagrams below represent the skulls of animals.
3.1 Identify the skull that belongs to a carnivore.

3.2 Give TWO visible reasons for your answer in QUESTION 3.1
Question 4
The villi in the small intestine of humans are structurally suited for efficient absorption of nutrients.
4.1 Explain THREE ways to show that the above statement is true.
4.2 Name the end-products of the digestion of potatoes and describe how they are absorbed by the body.
Question 5
Study the diagram below, which shows part of the human digestive system, and answer the questions that follow.
5.1 Give the letter and name of the part where:
(a) Bile is temporarily stored
(a) The hormones that control the blood glucose level are secreted
(b) Digested food passes into the bloodstream
5.2 List TWO substances that can be converted into other substances inside the organ marked B.
5.3 Bacteria may infect the mucous lining of E. Explain what effect this might have on the digestive system of
the infected person.
Common errors made by learners in examinations:

• Not familiar with basic terminology
• Do not understand instructional verb/s in a question e.g. the difference between describe and explain
• Not able to provide correct labels to drawings/illustrations
ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT • Complete the activities/questions on the sections on animal nutrition in your textbook.
CONSOLIDATION • Define all the terminology relevant to the topic covered in this lesson
• Work through the activities/questions in your textbook on the section of animal nutrition
Note: The knowledge and skills gained in this section will help you to have a better understanding of the following
sections that you still need to deal with i.e.
• Homeostatic control blood sugar levels
• The importance of a balanced diet
• Tooth decay
• Effects of alcohol and drug abuse
VALUES • By studying and learning about animal nutrition, you will develop an appreciation of the importance of a balanced
diet and the effects of alcohol and drugs abuse on the human body.

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SUBJECT and GRADE Life Sciences Grade 11

TERM 3 Term 3 2024

INTRODUCTION • Revise the section on the cell structure in Grade 10.

The human digestive system

• The human dental formula is: 2.1.2.3

Enzymes involved in chemical digestion

Substrate Enzymes End product of

Answer the following questions:

2.1 Identify the structure shown in the diagram.

3.1 Identify the skull that belongs to a carnivore.

Common errors made by learners in examinations:

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