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Digestive Process of Birds - Coggle Diagram
Digestive Process of Birds
Organs
Proventriculus
Secretes digestive enzymes and acids.
Gizzard
Mechanical digestion of food.
Esophagus
Transports food to the stomach.
Ceca
Fermentation and nutrient absorption.
Rectum
Stores waste before excretion.
Cells
Mucous Cells
Secrete mucus for protection and lubrication.
Absorptive Cells
Absorb nutrients in the intestines.
Molecules
Digestive Enzymes
Break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Hormones
Regulate digestive processes.
Processes
Digestion
Breakdown of food into absorbable units.
Absorption
Uptake of nutrients into the bloodstream.
Motility
Movement of food through the digestive tract.