In many birds,a diverticulum of the esophagus,the __________,can be used to store large quantities of food.
A)crop
B)pyloric cecum
C)duodenum
D)ventriculus
E)gizzard

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The crop is a pouch-like structure that is an enlargement of the esophagus in many bird species. It is used to store and soften food before it moves on to the stomach and intestines for digestion. The other structures listed (pyloric cecum, duodenum, ventriculus, and gizzard) are all parts of the digestive system in birds, but they do not function as a storage area for food like the crop does.

In Many Birds,a Diverticulum of the Esophagus,the __________,Can Be Used