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Camelid GI Flashcards

1
Q

How many ribs do camelids have?

A

12 ribs

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2
Q

Are camelids ruminants or monogastrics?

A

trick question - they are pseudoruminants

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3
Q

Compartments of the Camelid Stomach

A

C1, C2, C3 (and yes C stands for compartment)

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4
Q

Where does fermentation occur in the camelid?

A

stomach

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5
Q

Largest compartment?

A

C1 (83%)

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6
Q

C1

A

glandular, large, on left side; no straification of stomach contents

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7
Q

Common place to find gastroliths in camelids?

A

C1

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8
Q

C2

A

positiond to the left of C1, glandular, holds 6% of stomach volume

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9
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Unique shape of C3?

A

long and tubular

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10
Q

Which comparment acts most like the true stomach?

A

C3

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11
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Number of Contractions in Camelids

A

3-4 contractions per 60 seconds

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12
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How do contractions work in camelids?

A

C2 contracts then C1 caudal to cranial, then C1 contracts in reverse 6-8 times before C2 contracts and starts the cycle over again

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13
Q

What part of C3 contains gastric and pyloric glands?

A

caudal 1/5th

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14
Q

Where does camel spit come from?

A

stomach compartments! C1 and C2

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15
Q

Unique feature of camelid duodeunum

A

dilated ampulla at the start

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16
Q

Camelid colon is most similar to what species?

A

bovine

17
Q

Coils in the Spiral Loop?

A

5.5 centripital coils
4.5 centrifugal coils

18
Q

Primary site for fecalith impaction in camelids?

A

proximal 5cm of spiral colon plus the first 2cm of the first centripital coil

19
Q

How do camels poop?

A

pellets

20
Q

Do camelids poop all over or in one spot?

A

one spot - their “dung pile”

21
Q

What side is the liver on?

A

right

22
Q

Do camelids have a gallbladder?

A

no

23
Q

Number of liver lobes?

A

4

24
Q

fimbricated

A

jagged ede of the caudal border of the liver

25
Q

Unique spleen feature in camelids?

A

deep folds and creases

603 Anatomy (13 decks)

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