Which of the following statements about a complete digestive system is false?

a. It is characteristic of flatworms.
b. It is a tube with two openings.
c. Its regions are specialized to perform specific functions.
d. Food can be ingested while previously eaten food is being digested.
e. Food enters the mouth and is eliminated through the anus


A

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