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Flashcards by Eleanor James, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Eleanor James
about 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Mouth | Large molar teeth grind the food. Large amounts of saliva mix with food to help move it along to the oesophagus |
| Oesophagus | One end connects to the mouth, the other connects to the stomach. |
| Rumen First stomach | Micro-organisms convert cellulose, starch and sugar into fatty acids; and proteins into amino acids. |
| Reticulum Second stomach | Food is further broken down by microbes |
| Omasum Third stomach | 70% of water is absorbed, so stomach contents are reduced in volume |
| Abomasum Fourth stomach | Gastric juice is secreted |
| Small intestine | Carbohydrates are broken down into glucose; proteins into amino acids. Glucose, amino acids, vitamins and minerals are absorbed into the bloodstream |
| Caecum | Micro-organisms digest any remaining cellulose |
| Large intestine | Water is absorbed and waste material is compacted and stored before being egested through the anus |
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