Digestive Tract + Energy Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Ileocecal valve
Cecum
A
- SI - LI
- No known function in dogs and cats
2
Q
2 Colon functions
A
- Absorption of water and electrolytes
- Fermentation of insoluble fiber (bacteria)
3
Q
What is energy balance
A
Energy expenditure = energy intake
4
Q
Positive energy balance
A
The calorie intake is greater than energy expenditure
5
Q
What happens to a positive energy balance in a pregnant or growing animal
A
Becomes lean body tissue
6
Q
What happens to positive energy balance in a regular adult
A
Stored primarily as fat
7
Q
What is a negative energy balance
A
Calorie intake is less than energy expenditure
8
Q
What is the result of a negative energy balance
A
Weight loss
decrease in fat and lean body stores
9
Q
What is Energy?
A
The capacity of the body to do work
10
Q
Most common unit of energy is the US
A
Calorie (cal) (C)
