Anatomy of LI in exotics Flashcards

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What is the function of the proximal colon in rabbits?

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separates ingesta based on particle size

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What are the 2 types of faecal pellets produced by rabbits and how are they produced?

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Large particles: indigestible fibre => down colon, eliminated quickly => HARD DRY PELLETS
Smaller particles, fluids: retrograde peristalsis => caecum, microbial fermentation => CAECOTROPHS

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3
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where in the rabbit GIT is there a high conc of GALT?

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sacculus rotundus (caecal tonsil)
Appendix

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what is the ampulla caecalis coli in rabbits?

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T junction between ileum, caecum and proximal colon
Separates particles based on size

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What is the function of the appendix in rabbits?

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GALT
bicarbonate ions buffer VFAs from microbial fermentation

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Describe the anatomy of the proximal colon in rabbits

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Haustra/sacculations - increases SA
Warzen - protrusion on the mucosal surface
Taeniae
Fuses coli (base of proximal colon)

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What is the function of warzen in the rabbit proximal colon

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increases SA for absorption

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What is the function of haustra in rabbit proximal colon?

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small particles that leak into proximal colon can settle and then be pushed back into caecum

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What is the difference in anatomy between the cranial and caudal sections of the rabbit proximal colon?

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What is the function of the fusus coli of the rabbit proximal colon?

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innervated
muscular
goblet cells - produces mucous

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Label rabbit GIT

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12
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Describe the conditions in the rabbit caecum

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Fine balance of bacteria, protozoa and yeasts
changes based on: time of day, age, diet, pH
Fermentation produces ammonia, VFAs, amino acids, water-soluble vitamins
Buffered by bicarbonate ions (from appendix) and dietary fibre

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Describe the hard faeces phase of hindgut motility in rabbits

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During feeding
small particles -> haustra -> caecum
Water -> proximal colon
Caecal contractility greatest
Fuses coli squeezes out water
Distal colon reabsorbs water, K, Na, VFAs
Dry indigestible matter expelled - HARD FAECAL PELLETS

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Describe the soft faeces phase of hindgut motility in rabbits

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Occurs at rest
Caecotrophs produced
decreased motility of caecum and proximal colon
increased motility of distal colon
Caecal material -> large colon
Fusus coli forms pellets, adds mucous (makes nicer to eat)
Rapid excretion of caecotrophs

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15
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Describe the contents of rabbit caecotrophs

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Soft paste: protein, AAs, vitamins, minerals
Mucous, encapsulates pellets
Lysozyme

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16
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What is the function of lysozyme in rabbit caecotrophs

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Digests bacterial cell walls allowing rabbit to access the protein in bacteria

17
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What is the function of the fusus coli in rabbits?

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Pacemaker:
- initiates peristaltic waves in colon
- highly innervated
- hormonal influence (aldosterone and prostaglandins)

18
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What is the effect of fibre, fat, protein and carbs to motility and caecotrophy in rabbits

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Fibre:
- good
- stimulates hindgut motility, buffer for VFAs
- increased caecotrophs
Fat:
- good
- increase motility
- energy source
Protein:
- bad
- decreased caecotrophs
Carbohydrate:
- bad
- glucose -> excess VFAs
- enterotoxaemia

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What is the dental formulae of guinea pigs and chinchillas?

20
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Describe guinea pig and chinchilla dentition

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Open rooted teeth, grow throughout life

21
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Describe guinea pig GIT?

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long caecum
cannot make vitamin C - dietary source essential - leafy greens, Vit C tablets/syrup
produce caecotrophs

22
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Describe the palatal ostium in guinea pigs and chinchillas

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Soft palate continuous with tongue
Membranous covering posterior pharynx
Palatal ostium = hole in membrane
Careful during intubation

23
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Describe chinchilla GIT

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long GIT:
- large coiled caecum
- colon highly sacculated
Produce caecotrophs

24
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What is the dental formulae of small rodents

25
Describe small rodent dentition
Only incisors open-rooted, lower incisors longer
26
Describe small rodent digestion
hindgut- fermenting monogastric herbivores Produce caecotrophs
27
Describe the unique anatomy of hamster stomachs
Pre-gastric pouch for pre-gastric fermentation (high pH)
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Describe the GIT of ferrets
simple stomach short SI - poor nutrient absorption no caecum or appendix simple GI flora rapid transmit time
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Describe ferret diet
obligate carnivores high quality, highly digestible, well balanced, meat based diet Main energy source = fat NEVER CARBS - prone to insulinoma => hypoglycaemia
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Who is your best friend
Bernie obviously