IT AGRI DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Flashcards
is the system in which food is acted upon
through physical (chewing) and chemical
(stomach acids) means.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
It includes all parts from the mouth to the
anus
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
TYPES OF ANIMAL DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Monogastric
Ruminants
Pseudoruminants
What animals does have Monogastric Digestive System?
Pigs, dogs, cats,
Avian – chicken, turkey
What animals does have Ruminants Digestive System?
sheep, goat, cattle,
camel, giraffe, deer
What animals does have Pseudoruminants Digestive System?
Rabbit, Horse
PROCESS OF DIGESTION
PREHENSION
MASTICATION
INSALIVATION
DIGESTION
ABSORPTION
Conveying of food into the mouth
PREHENSION
Chewing
MASTICATION
Mixing with saliva
INSALIVATION
Mechanical and chemical breakdown of
feed
DIGESTION
Transfer of substance from gastrointestinal tract to the circulatory system via the blood or
lymph.
ABSORPTION
How does Cattle Convey food into the mouth?
Tongue and lower incisors
How does Horses and sheep Convey food into the mouth?
Lips and teeth
How does Poultry Convey food into the mouth?
Beak , bill