PIG DIGESTIVE

Question 1

ESOPHAGUS

Answer 1

1. muscular tube connecting stomach to the mouth

Question 2

LIVER

Answer 2

1. secretes bile for emulsification of fats in small intestine

Question 3

GALLBLADDER

Answer 3

1. secretes bile that helps in digestion and absorption of fats

Question 4

STOMACH

Answer 4

1. site for feed storage, grinding and mixing of feed, absorption, enzymatic action and microbial fermentation

Question 5

PANCREAS

Answer 5

1. produces digestive enzymes required for digestive processes in small intestine

Question 6

SMALL INTESTINE

Answer 6

1. site of further digestion and absorption of certain products from stomach digestion

Question 7

LARGE INTESTINE

Answer 7

1. site of water absorption, storage pf waste material, and bacterial digestion of fiber

Question 8

MESENTERY

Answer 8

1. allows blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves to reach the digestive organs
2. holds organs in place
3. stores fat

Question 9

CECUM

Answer 9

1. absorption of large volumes of water and electrolytes
2. microbial digestion of soluble and insoluble carbohydrates

Question 10

RECTUM

Answer 10

1. movement digestive wastes out of the body