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Imagine a digestive system where food entered the small intertwine directly without first going through the oral cavity and stomach. What would he the disadvantages of this type of digestive system?

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i'd say the body would have a much harder time digesting. since it never went through the mouth or the stomach, it hasn't been broken down, your intestines will have a much harder time pulling nutrients from the food. i could be wrong, but i hope this helped in some way!
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