GIT and behaviour

Question 1

What is the Brain-Gut axis?

Answer 1

Linking between the GI Tract and CNS- this means that anything that happens in the brain effects the gut and vice versa

Question 2

How can neurotransmitters effect your gut?

Answer 2

they effect the permeability of your gut, so more things enter the lumen of the gut

Question 3

What is Chronic stress associated with?

Answer 3

gastric emptying, intestinal contractility, gut permeability and reduced water absorption

Question 4

What are some normal functions of the gut?

Answer 4

Swallowing
* Ruminating
* Regurgitating
* Sniffing
* Licking mouth and floor
* Defecation ritual – sniffing, circling, straining, covering up
* Caecotrophy
* Ingestion of non food material

Question 5

What is considered an abnormal behaviour?

Answer 5

Normal behaviour in a different context or behaviour carried out excessively or causing harm to the animal