π¦· Human front teeth are suited for biting food.
π¦· Human molars are relatively flat and help grind food.
πΊ Humans do not have the long, sharp fangs of specialized carnivores.
βοΈ The human jaw can move up and down and from side to side.
π₯ Side-to-side chewing helps crush and grind plant foods.
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Humans have flat nails instead of sharp, retractable claws.
π Color vision helps us distinguish ripe fruits and different plant foods.
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Human saliva contains amylase, which begins digesting starch.
π Humans can digest carbohydrates found in fruits and starchy plants.
π« Humans have a flexible digestive system that can process many foods.
π₯¬ Humans can digest fiber, although not as efficiently as specialized herbivores.
π¦ Gut bacteria help ferment some of the fiber humans consume.
𧬠Humans cannot produce vitamin C and must obtain it from food.
π Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamin C.
π§ Humans have many sweat glands that help cool the body.
π± Humans can eat and digest fr...
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