how is human digestive system is different from the ruminants
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Animals use the organs of their digestive systems to extract important nutrients from food they consume, which can later be absorbed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Summarize animal nutrition and the digestive system
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Key Points
Animals obtain lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, essential vitamins, and minerals from the food they consume.
The digestive system is composed of a series of organs, each with a specific, yet related function, that work to extract nutrients from food.
Organs of the digestive system include the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and the large intestine.
Accessory organs, such as the liver and pancreas, secrete digestive juices into the gastrointestinal tract to assist with food breakdown.
Key Terms
digestion: the process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body
macromolecule: a very large molecule, especially used in reference to large biological polymers (e.g. nucleic acids and proteins)
alimentary canal: the organs of a human or an animal through which food passes; the digestive tract
Hey mate...
The main differences between cows and humans in the digestive system are the teeth, mouth, stomach, gut and enzymes. The digestion starts in the mouth with 32 teeth. After getting chewed in the mouth it goes to the Rumen. The Rumen is the main part of a cows four stomachs.
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