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Terminology of Animal Nutrition
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Comparative composition of plant and animal cells and tissues
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Functions of the Monogastric Digestive System

  1. Esophagus: Transports feed from the mouth to the stomach.
  2. Stomach: Secretes acids and enzymes that begin digestion of food.
  3. Small Intestine: Where most digestion occurs. Enzymes secreted by the small intestine breakdown food and nutrients are absorbed into the blood stream.
  4. Cecum: Where fiber is digested by microbes.
  5. Large Intestine: As material passes through the large intestine, water is absorbed back into the animal’s body.
  6. Rectum: Waste is removed from the animal’s body via the rectum and anus.