In physiology,you learned that form reflects function.When comparing the digestive systems of carnivores and herbivores,you observed that
A)carnivores have much larger stomachs than herbivores.
B)carnivores have a much smaller caecum,and a much shorter intestinal tract than herbivores.
C)carnivores have a smaller caecum,but a larger intestinal tract than herbivores.
D)the digestive systems of the two are similar because both are mammals.

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Carnivores have a much smaller caecum because they do not require prolonged fermentation of cellulose, unlike herbivores. They also have a much shorter intestinal tract because meat is easier to digest than plant matter, which requires a longer time in the gut for complete breakdown.

In Physiology,you Learned That Form Reflects Function