Question

14. The human digestive systems is not very different from frogs but mammals that eat a lot of cellulose (plant material) have specialized organs to aid in digestion. Describe the modifications that help 1) rabbits, 2) goats and 3) camels digest their food.

Answer 1

Rabbits goats and camels have specialized digestive systems that allow them to digest cellulose. these animals are called Ruminants.

• Animals that rely on natural resources, such as leaves or wood, must digest cellulose in order to release the cell contents necessary for their nourishment.
• Cellulase is the name of the enzyme that breaks down cellulose, and it is not generated by the majority of animals.
• Ruminants are creatures that gnaw on their cud. Unchewed grass is ingested by the rumen and brought back to the mouth for chewing (regurgitation).
• Goats, sheep, cattle, antelopes, and buffaloes are a few examples. They have a four-chambered stomach that is complicated.
• Rumen is the main part of the stomach is where food is temporarily kept before being brought back to the mouth for chewing.
• Anaerobic bacteria that breakdown cellulose are found in the digestive systems of animals like cows.
• By using anti-peristalsis, the food is brought back to the mouth.
• After that, the ruminant settles down and quietly chews its cud. When the food is sufficiently chewed it is swallowed and passed into the reticulum.

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