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Nutrition in Animals

Gujarat Board · Class 7 · Science

Complete topic list for Nutrition in Animals in Gujarat Board Class 7 Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 7 Science

Topics in Nutrition in Animals

1

Different Ways of Taking Food (Modes of Feeding)

  • Different animals take food in different ways depending on the type of food they eat.
  • Bees and humming-birds use siphoning to suck nectar from flowers.
  • Infants of humans and many animals feed by sucking mother's milk.
2

Human Digestive System – Parts and Functions

  • The alimentary canal is a continuous tube from mouth to anus where food is digested.
  • The digestive system = alimentary canal + associated digestive glands.
  • The parts of the alimentary canal in order are: Buccal cavity → Oesophagus (food pipe) → Stomach → Small intestine → Large intestine → Rectum → Anus.
3

Digestion in the Mouth (Buccal Cavity)

  • The buccal cavity contains teeth, tongue, and salivary glands.
  • Teeth mechanically break food into small pieces – this is physical/mechanical digestion.
  • There are four types of teeth: Incisors (cutting and biting), Canines (piercing and tearing), Premolars (chewing and grinding), Molars (chewing and grinding).
4

Digestion in the Stomach

  • The stomach is a thick-walled, J-shaped bag and is the widest part of the alimentary canal.
  • The inner lining of the stomach secretes three things: mucous, hydrochloric acid (HCl), and digestive juices.
  • Mucous protects the stomach lining from being damaged by its own acid.

Key Concepts

Nutrition is the process of takingDifferent animals have different waysThe human digestive system consistsHumans have three types of permanentSaliva is secreted by salivary glands

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Nutrition in Animals for Gujarat Board Class 7 Science?
Key topics in Nutrition in Animals include Human Digestion Process - From Mouth to Anus, Nutrition in Animals – Chapter Overview, Chapter Overview: Nutrition in Animals. These are the concepts Gujarat Board Class 7 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Nutrition in Animals — Gujarat Board Class 7 Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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