Digestion Flashcards

1
Q

How large is stomach capacity?

A

5-15 L

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2
Q

Two portions of stomach.

A

Glandular and non glandular

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3
Q

What separates the two portions of the stomach?

A

Margo plicatus

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4
Q

What is choke? Signs of choke?

A

Appetite but horse can’t swallow, nasal discharge and drooling

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5
Q

How do you treat choke?

A

Withhold food and water, sedate and pass a tube and flush with warm water

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6
Q

Where do ulcers commonly form?

A

Glandular region

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7
Q

Common in show horses with a lot of stress.

A

Gastric ulcers

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8
Q

Where are majority of minerals absorbed, carb and protein digestion take place ?

A

Small intestines

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9
Q

Ischemis

A

Lack of blood supply

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10
Q

How long is the small intestine?

A

70 ft

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11
Q

What is the capacity of the cecum?

A

26-36 liters

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12
Q

Three most anatomically caused impacting sites.

A

Cecocolic junction, pelvic flexture, junction between right dorsal colon and transverse colon

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13
Q

Why can large intestines flip?

A

They are not secured - gas

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14
Q

Five main categories that lead to GI pain.

A

Distention, traction, extensive Borborygmi, decreased blood flow, inflammation

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15
Q

Signs of colic.

A

Off feed, circling, pawing, rolling, head looking at flank, trembling, sweating, lip curling, decreased fecal

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16
Q

Where does fermentation take place?

A

Cecum (hind gut)

17
Q

Classifications of colic

A

Intestinal accidents, intestinal dysfunction, inflammation or ulceration

18
Q

Classification that often treats well.

A

Intestinal dysfunction

19
Q

Classification of colic needing surgery.

A

Intestinal accidents

20
Q

Two NSAIDS for horses.

A

Fenabutazone, banamine (visceral pain)

21
Q

Types of colic that require surgery.

A

Intussuception, twists, entrapment

22
Q

What can cause colic?

A

Parasites, side effect of medications, toxins (molds, weeds), stress, ulcers, sand impact ion, poor quality feed

23
Q

What should you do first in a colic situation?

A

Remove food, keep horse walking, get a good history, nasogastric tube, ultrasound, recital exam

24
Q

How do you treat colic?

A

Banamine (flunixin megulmine), fluid therapy, laxatives (mineral oil), tranquilizer and sedation, hospitalization, surgery

25
How can you prevent colic?
Limit grain based feeds, good parasite control, gradual diet change, clean fresh water, dental care, low stress, avoid sandy environments