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| Which domesticated farm animals are able to graze plants close to the ground? Why? |
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| What process aids the passage of food as it moves down the esophagus? |
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| Name the three areas of the small intestine |
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| Name the structure located at the junction of the small and large intestine. |
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| Compare the length of the large intestine of poultry to that of swine when body size is considered. |
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| What portion of the small intestine receives secretions form the pancreas? |
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| Name two actions that are examples of the physical processes of digestion |
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| Name two chemical effects of HCL secreted in the stomach |
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| Name the benefits of bile upon entering the small intestine? |
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| Although not a true ruminant, why can the horse utilize considerable forage in its ration? |
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| Name the four compartments of the stomach of the ruminant. Which two are located primarily on the left side? Which is the largest? Which is the true "chemical" stomach? |
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| Name and describe the process of rumination. |
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| What are important functions of saliva, especially in ruminant digestion? |
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| Describe conditions in the rumen that make it a favorable structure for microorganisms to flourish. |
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| Name three favorable contributions made by the rumen microbes that benefit the host animal |
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