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what are two important structures of a horses digestive system
Reticulum and proximal colon
What is the cecum
A blind sack, site of microbial digestion and a thin walled structure
Material leaving the reticulum would enter into what stricture
Omasum
If a horse is overfed, the excess feed escapes into what organ
Small intestine
What structure aids in passing directly from the mouth into the abomasum in pre- ruminants
Reticular groove
Bile is
A liver secretion that aids in fat digestion
The gizzard is
A highly muscular organ found in chickens used to grind feed
Which of the following animals are considered ruminants
Cattle, sheep, deer
What compartment is considered the first “stomach” of a ruminant
Rumen
Which of the following is not present in ruminants
Upper incisors
Which of the following is not abundantly present in saliva
Digestive enzymes
On average, how much time per day do ruminants spend grazing
8 hours
The honey comb refers to what structure
Reticulum
What is the normal capacity of the rumen in an 1100 pound steer?
30 gallons (140L)
What structure governs the passage of food material from the abomasum to the intestine?
Pylorus or pyloric valve
The leaves of the bible are associated with what structure
Omasum
What is the function of the omasum
To prevent large particles from going further and to absorb water
The esophagus enters into the
rumen and reticulum
Ruminants spend that majority of the time
In jaw movement activity
What do cattle use to being forage into their mouths
Tongue
Why is saliva important
It aids in digestion, adds moisture and keeps the esophagus healthy
In the abomasum, which portion secretes acid
Posterior
Why are goats and sheep able to be more selective with their grazing habbits
They have mobile lips and they have a narrower muzzle width
