Explanation should include

• the primary types of digestive systems found in animals and the components of each type
• the function of the digestive system (e.g., ingestion, mechanical breakdown, chemical digestion, absorption, waste elimination) and the organs within it
• common diseases and disorders of the digestive system (e.g., gastritis, colic, bloat, pancreatitis, parasitism, inflammatory bowel disease).

Process/Skill Question: 

• What is the difference between a monogastric and ruminant digestive system?