Ident: Q Flashcards
where is protein digested?
stomach and small intestine (duodenum)
where is protein absorbed?
small intestine (jejunum)
protein energy?
not the main energy source, inefficient energy source for a horse
where is fibre digested?
caecum
where is fibre absorbed?
colon
energy produced by fibre?
after being converted to VFA can be stored or used straight away for slow release (aerobic) energy
where is starch digested?
small intestine (duodenum)
where is starch absorbed?
small intestine (jejunum)
energy produced by starch?
converted to glucose that can be stored or used as fast release (aerobic and anaerobic)
where is sugar digested?
SI (duodenum)
where is sugar absorbed?
SI (jejunum)
energy produced by sugar?
converted to glucose, can be stored or used as fast release (aerobic and anaerobic)
where is fat digested?
SI (duodenum)
where is fat absorbed?
SI (jejunum)
energy produced by fats?
converted to fatty acids that can be stored or used for slow release (aerobic) energy
