Animal Nutrition Flashcards
(19 cards)
3 parts of the small intestine
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
2 parts of the large intestine
colon
caecum
function of the nasal passage
respiration
function of mouth cavity
chewing
function of pharynx
swallowing
function of epiglottis
swallowing
function of oesophagus
transportation of food
function of gall bladder
mixing digestive juices
function of gall bladder
collects bile
function of liver
blood filter
function of pancreas
secretes pancreatic juice which contains enzymes for digestion
secretion of hormones glucagon and insulin which play a role in controlling blood sugar level
function of duodenum
maximum absorption
function of jejunum
maximum digestion
function of colon
subtracting nutrients and water
function of rectum and anus
excretion
function of liver
storage
de-amination
detoxification
what is mechanical digestion?
the breakdown of gods materials by a physical process involving the action of muscles
what is chemical digestion
the chemical breakdown of food materials by enzymes
the function of bile
water in bile keeps food fluid enabling easy movement of food
bile salts help the absorption of vitamins
bile salts help the absorption of fat