IAC I Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Oral Cavity
A
- lips
- teeth
- tongue
2
Q
____ in monogastrics begins the digestion of starches.
A
Salivary enzymes
3
Q
Purpose of the Esophagus
A
to transport food boluses via peristalsis to the stomach or
rumen
4
Q
In dogs, cattle and sheep, the entire muscular layer of the esophagus is ____, allowing for ____.
A
striated; regurgitation of food
5
Q
Purpose of Stomach
A
To mix & store food
6
Q
Stomach Secretions
Types & Purpose
A
Hydrochloric Acids & Enzymes
Initiate protein & fat digestion
7
Q
Purpose of Rumen
A
Production and absorption of VFAs produced from fermentation by
bacteria
8
Q
A