Avian Digestion Flashcards

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what is the crop

A

-adaptation of the oesophagus, enlarged pouch

acts as temporary food storage area for seeds/meat

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2
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what is the proventriculus

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-glandular part of system, commences

chemical breakdown of feed

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3
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what is the gizzard

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-thick muscular walls grind seeds. Contains grit eaten to aid milling process

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4
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what is the caeca

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-helps with cellulose breakdown and absorbs water

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