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