The Gastrointestinal System - Veterinary Assistant

Question 1

What is the purpose of the gastrointestinal system?

Answer 1

-Digestive system
-Responsible for intake, digestion, absorption of nutrients and waste removal

Question 2

Three forms of nutrition

Answer 2

-Herbivore
-Carnivore
-Omnivore

Question 3

The purpose of digestion

Answer 3

Breakdown of large molecules into smaller sizes that can be absorbed across membranes

Question 4

What is the GI tract structure?

Answer 4

-Open tube running from oral cavity to anus
-Oral cavity
-Esophagus
-Stomach
-Small intestine
-Large intestine

Question 5

Four layers of the GI tract

Answer 5

-Mucosa: Contains Epithelium: Lamina Propria and Muscularis Mucosae
-Submucosa: Contains blood vessels, lymph, nerves, mucous producing glands
-Muscular: Lengthwise and circular pending location/varies between areas
-Serosa: Outer layer

Question 6

Our four teeth!

Answer 6

-Incisors: Cutting, picking up objects, grooming
-Canines: Holding prey, tearing
-Premolars: Carrying, crushing into smaller pieces
-Molars: Grinding