NUTRITION
NUTRITION ENERGY
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DecomposerAn organism that breaks down wastes and dead organisms for energy.
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A pouch connected to the small and large intestine which breaks down plant matter (plants).
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Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used by your body.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Caecum is a pouch-like structure which is a part of the digestive system present at the junction of small and large intestine. In rabbits, the cecum is enlarged and contains bacteria that aid in the digestion of plant matter and facilitate nutrient absorption.
Detailed explanation-2: -A pouch that forms the first part of the large intestine. It connects the small intestine to the colon, which is part of the large intestine. The cecum connects the small intestine to the colon.
Detailed explanation-3: -The 2 main functions of the cecum are the absorption of large volumes of water and electrolytes, and the microbial digestion of soluble and insoluble carbohydrates before introduction to the ascending colon.
Detailed explanation-4: -The appendix is a thin cylindrical organ with a blind attachment to the cecum. The base of the appendix lies on the posteromedial wall of the cecum about 1 to 2 centimeters below the ileocecal junction.