3 Spit and swallow Flashcards
What modifies the secretion
The ducts
What is an example of serous gland
Parotid
Watery
What gland produces mucus
Buccal
What glands are both serous and mucus
Submandibular
Sublingual
What electrolytes are high in the horse
Ca++
What electrolytes are high in the rumen
Bicarbonate
Amylase
Enzyme that breaks down starch
Why is there fermentation in the rumen
Bacteria breakdown diets
What is required for bacterial breakdown of fiber
Stable and neutral pH
What do volatile fatty acids do
Create acidic environment
Kill bacteria in rumen
What is the purpose of Bicarb
Neutralize the pH from volatile fatty acids
What is the importance of ducts
Reclaim electrolytes and water
Isotonic
Total concentrations of salts in solutions same as in cells
Isosmotic
Same as isotonic for our class
What does ans do
Cholinergic stimulation
Increase flow rate