Body cavity (coelom)

          Thoracic cavity

          Diaphragm

          Abdominal cavity

* Ingestion

* Digestion

* Absorption

* Elimination

Salivary glands

Uvula

Pharynx

Epiglottis

Esophagus

          Peristalsis

Cardiac Sphincter

Stomach

          Gastric pits

                    Mucus

                    Hydrochloric acid   HCL

                    Pepsin

Pyloric sphincter

Chyme

Small intestine

Pancreas

          Sodium bicarbonate

Liver

          Bile

                    Emulsifier

          Gall bladder

          Glycogen

Villi and Microvilli

Large Intestine (Colon)

          Appendix

          Feces

Anus

RDA-Required dietary allowance

Food groups

BMR - Basal metabolic rate

Obesity

Vertebrates have a: Mouth --> Pharynx --> Esophagus --> Stomach --> Small Intestine --> Large Intestine --> Anus.

Diet:                      Typical         Recommended

Protein                    16 %                 12 %

Carbohydrates       46 %                 58 %

Fats                         38 %                 30 %

RDA for Protein:

Men (154 lbs) = 56 g

Females (120 lbs) = 44 g

1 slice of roast beef = 25 g

1 glass of milk = 8 g

BMR: Males = 1,600 - 1,800 kcal / day

Females = 1,300 - 1,500 kcal / day

= energy of a 100 watt light bulb