Multiple choice

In vegetarians, caecum is _______.

  1. absent

  2. short

  3. much larger

  4. not distinct

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C Correct answer
Explanation

In herbivorous mammals including vegetarians, the caecum is much larger compared to carnivores or omnivores because it houses cellulose-digesting bacteria. This enlargement is an adaptation for plant-based diets requiring extended fermentation of fibrous material. The caecum is not absent, distinct, or short in vegetarians - it's actually prominent.

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