by Darrel Murphy
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Sharks have large J-shaped stomachs that can expand considerably. When prey is captured, it is usually swallowed whole or in large pieces. The stomach produces an acid that is strong enough to dissolve metal.
Sharks have U-shaped stomachs that use very strong acids and enzymes to dissolve most of what is eaten. The stomach produces an easily absorbed, soupy mush. Only this liquid mush enters the intestines because the pyloric valve (the valve between the stomach and the intestines) is small.
What is the anatomy of a shark?
Generally, carnivores such as sharks have shorter intestines compared to herbivores. Instead, sharks have spiral valves, which increase the surface area of the intestine. Anatomy (4&5) Mouth-Since sharks swallow food as a whole or as large pieces, very little physical digestion happens in the mouth.
Do sharks have cavities in their bodies?
Body Cavity. If you were to look inside the body of a shark, you would notice many of the same organs that humans have. Both sharks and humans have stomachs (although human trash can often be found in a shark’s stomach) spleens, pancreas, rectums, and liver.
Why do shark intestines have a large surface area?
Although the intestines are short, they have a large surface area due to infolding of the inner surface of the intestines. Some shark intestines are arranged in folds, some are in a spiral pattern, like a spiral staircase enclosed within a cylinder.
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