tongue and saliva Flashcards
1
Q
what would increase or decrease production of saliva in ruminant/horse?
A
- amount of time they can graze -more chewing
- physical form of food: feedlot/ concentration of diet
- length of particle size
- frequency of feeding
2
Q
submandibular
A
base of tongue- mixed with mucus
3
Q
what do saliva contain?
A
amylase
4
Q
sublingual
A
underneath tongue, floor of mouth
mixed saliva
5
Q
parotid
A
below ear- serous saliva
6
Q
What are the functions of the tongue?
A
- procurement of food
- manipulates food for mastication
- taste-location of taste buds
- used to swallow food
7
Q
What are the 5 basic tastes
A
8
Q
in dietary strategy that ruminants have evolved with why is saliva so important?
A
lubrication -bolus nitrogen recycling mineral recycling bloating decrease buffering
9
Q
why feed more often in ruminants
A
keeps ph levels stable
10
Q
why is finely ground grain bad for animals
A
results in ball of grain which then results in acidosis
11
Q
what’s the pH of a rumen and what type of environment
A
6-7 pH it
