WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND A COW'S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM?

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There are many differences between cow's digestive system and human digestive system.
Cow Digestive System Human Digestive System
Cow's system is shorter then humans. Human system is longer than cows.
Cows do not have enzymes to digest proteins Humans have enzymes to digest proteins
Cows have 2 blunt canines Humans have 4 sharp and strong canines
Stomach of cows is complex with four parts. Cow has a rumen. Humans have a simple stomach with 3 undifferentiated parts. It doesn't have rumen.
Cows can digest cellulose. Humans cannot digest cellulose.

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Cow Digestive System	Human Digestive System
Cow's system is shorter then humans.	Human system is longer than cows.
Cows do not have enzymes to digest proteins	Humans have enzymes to digest proteins
Cows have 2 blunt canines	Humans have 4 sharp and strong canines
Stomach of cows is complex with four parts. Cow has a rumen.	Humans have a simple stomach with 3 undifferentiated parts. It doesn't have rumen.
Cows can digest cellulose.	Humans cannot digest cellulose.