Test 3 Flashcards
phonation
Voice production
larynx
made up of the epiglottis, thyroid, cricoid, and paired arytenoid cartilages
nasal passages
filled with turbinates and the nasal septum divides this structure on the midline
pharynx
The common pathway of both the respiratory and digestive tracts
paranasal sinuses
outpouchings within certain bones of the skull
What forms the floor of the nose?
Hard palate
Where do the cilia of the sinuses send fluid and debris?
into the nasal passages
When does the epiglottis cover the glottis (2)
- swallowing
- foreign material
When the diaphragm contracts, which of the following occur (3)
- It flattens somewhat.
If the carbon dioxide level in blood decreases, the pH usually _____ and respiration _____.
rises, decreases
Where is the respiratory center located?
medula oblongata
Which structures are lined with simple columnar epithelium?
stomach, small intestines, and large intestine
How many upper incisors do ruminants have?
0
What cells are located in the pylorus and body of the stomach?
parietal cells, chief cells, and mucous cells
The digestive compartment of ruminants is a series of muscular sacs separated from each other by long, muscular folds of wall called pillars.
rumen
Where are bile acids made?
liver
Which of the following is a function of the liver?
production of cholesterol
Which of the following is not a function of the rumen?
Production of hydrochloric acid
Which animals have a large cecum (are hindgut fermenters)?
Horse and Rabbit
What part of the pancreas is responsible for producing & “dumping” digestive enzymes into the intestinal tract?
Exocrine
Which is the breakdown of nutrients into smaller molecules by digestive enzymes?
Chemical
Select all the essential fatty acids (4)
- linoleic acid
Which statement is true regarding ruminant digestion of protein (3)
1.
Which of the following can act as catalysts of molecular reactions (3)
- Heat
