Question

Define the following terms :

(a) Peristalsis

(b) Omnivore

(c) Pylorus

(d) Kilocalorie

(e) Basal metabolic rate

Answer 1

(a) Peristalsis: Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the alimentary canal that pushes the food along the gut.
(b) Omnivore: Omnivores are organisms that consume both plants and animals.
(c) Pylorus: Pylorus is the passage at the lower end of the stomach that opens into the duodenum.
(d) Kilocalorie: A kilocalorie is a unit of energy. It is the energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of water by 1 Celsius.
(e) Basal metabolic rate: Basal metabolic rate refers to the minimum amount of energy in the form of calories that our body requires to complete its normal functions