A Bird,insect or Worm Gizzard is A

Question

A bird,insect or worm gizzard is a
A)food storage area.
B)site of food molecule absorption comparable to our small intestine.
C)food crushing and grinding organ.
D)site of water absorption similar to our large intestine.

Accepted Answer

A bird, insect or worm gizzard is a food crushing and grinding organ that helps in the mechanical breakdown of food before digestion. It contains small stones or grit that help in further grinding of food. It does not function as a site of food storage or water absorption. While some nutrients may be absorbed in the gizzard, it is not comparable to our small intestine in terms of food molecule absorption.