Cow & Pig Digestive System Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of digestive system does a pig have?

A

Non-Ruminant = 1 stomach (containing cardiac sphincter, cardia, fundus & pyloric sphincter)

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What kind of digestive system does a cow have?

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Ruminant = 4 stomachs (in order: Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum)

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3
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Describe the pigs mouth.

A

Hard stiff lips
Tongue is covered in MMs
Saliva produced
Teeth (incisors, canines, premolars & molars)

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Describe the cows mouth.

A

Hard stiff lips
Tongue covered in MMs & used as prehensile organ.
Saliva produced
No upper incisors - hard pad instead, no canines

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What are the 3 parts of the small intestine in the cow and pig?

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Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum

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6
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Describe the large intestine in the pig.

A

Caecum, Ascending, Transverse & Descending

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Describe the large intestine in the cow.

A

Caecum allows for further microbial digestion

Ascending colon forms 3 loops, then on to transverse colon and then descending colon

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8
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What are the differences between the pig rectum and cow rectum?

A

Nothing.

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