Chapter 3

Question 1

are a subcategory of monogastrics

Answer 1

Hindgut fermenters

Question 2

Hindgut Fermenters has

Answer 2

simple single-chambered stomach and enlarged hindgut

Question 3

Hindgut fermenters

Answer 3

are herbivores

Question 4

In Hindgut Fermenters mouth

Answer 4

reduced enzymatic activity

Question 5

have one way peristaltic movements in their esophagus

Answer 5

Esophagus

Question 6

Hindgut fermenters small intestine

Answer 6

majority of breakdown and absorption

Question 7

Accessory organ enzymes are secreted into

Answer 7

Small intestine

Question 8

is the grossly enlarged portion for a hindgut fermenter

Answer 8

Cecum

Question 9

Rate of enzyme secretion is low in the horse relative to other species
– Especially amylase (starch enzyme)

Answer 9

Pancreas

Question 10

Horse has continuous flow of pancreatic fluid to ensure

Answer 10

adequate buffered fluid is present for fermentation in the cecum and colon (large
intestine)

Question 11

Horses do not have a

Answer 11

Gall bladder

Question 12

In horses bile flows directly

Answer 12

from the liver to the duodenum

Question 13

responsible for fermenting cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin (complex CHOs)

Answer 13

microbial population

Question 14

Large intestine are what percentage of the hindgut fermenter GIT

Answer 14

62%

Question 15

In the hindgut, fiber (complex CHOs) is fermented by

Answer 15

population of bacteria, yeast, fungi, and protozoa

Question 16

Hindgut Fermenters cannot

Answer 16

ructate or vomit

Question 17

Most of the monogastric stomach is

Answer 17

glandular mucosa