Exam 1 study guide Flashcards
1
Q
what do microbes require for fermentation
A
digesta to support their own growth
2
Q
are there any digestive enzymes produced in the hindgut, if so what?
A
no mammalian enzymes produced in hindgut
3
Q
anabolism definition
A
building up complex molecules from smaller ones
4
Q
catabolism definition
A
breaking down of large molecules into smaller ones
5
Q
what percent of the horses body weight is water? how is it split between compartments?
A
61-72%
6
Q
how is blood glucose level maintained?
A
when its high insulin is released to signal for it to be converted into ATP or stored as glycogen
7
Q
what does glycemic index tell us?
A
how quickly food will raise blood sugar levels
8
Q
what is the end product of SCH
A
VFAs
