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Why do koalas have a really long and complicated digestive system and why does it take them so long to digest their food?
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∙ 7y ago
Koalas have a really long and complicated digestive system because they only eat Leaves( Eucalyptus Leaves mainly), and these leaves contain toxins which allows their digestive system to take a longer amount of time to break down the food and digest.
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Do koalas really get high from gum leaves?
No. That is a complete fallacy. Koalas have a very slow metabolism because that is what is needed for them to digest the eucalyptus leaves, but the eucalyptus does not contain anything that will make them "high".
What happens if a herbivore eats meat?
Yes, it is possible that an herbivore can digest meat. However, an herbivore eats only vegetation and would not need to digest meat.
How do you know if gum is stuck in your intestine?
Swallowing gum isn't really harmful, your body can't digest it, but it doesn't stay in your body. It travels through your digestive system and is excreted in your feces.
Can rabbits eat marrow?
Horses are not able to digest marrow. It is not really beneficial to them and can even cause some digestive problems.
Which zoo in New York City has koalas?
There are none. I really wish there were though. Koalas are my favorite animals!
How old are koalas when they can survive on their own?
Koalas can really only survive independently of their mothers at about twelve months old.
What lives in the digestive system of termites that allows them to digest wood?
It's either microorganisms or cellulose?I'm not really sure, try both if the question is inA Crossword Puzzleor a word searchHope this helps! :) Thanks!:)
How can I tell when my food is digested?
Well really the longer it takes to eat the longer it takes to digest. The quicker it is to eat the easier it is to digest. Like if you were going to eat an orange or a soft fruit or something else really easy to eat it would only take like twenty minutes to digest. And say you were to eat a steak, it would take like 2 hours to digest it fully. Another good tip is to eat fruit and soft things before you eat a main meal because it gets your digestive system ready. Gum is also really bad for you because when you chew something it gets your digestive system ready, except you don't eat anything..
Why pepsin is inactive in small intestine?
pepsin and all other digestive enzymes are neutralized by the small intestine
Is screen printing complicated?
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What best describes a likely result for the digestive system if digestive acids and enzymes are weakened?
really
Can koalas have twins?
I dont know but they did put something on Tv where in China a koala had twins and 26 years before Australia had twin koalas but Im not really sure.
