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Digestive 13
Equine Digestive
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Veterinary Medicine
Not Applicable
04/09/2017

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Term
What is the link between saliva production and eating grains?
Definition
grain triggers less saliva production than forages, so may not have enough saliva to buffer stomach acid if diet is low in forage
Term
A horse's stomach works optimally when it is...
Definition
2/3 full
Term
What is the link between fibre (cell wall) content and absorption of sugars & starces?
Definition
they're inversely linked

(low fiber content in SI = more absorption of CHO, proteins, lipids)
Term
True or False

90% of starch is absorbed in the equine small intestine
Definition
false

30% reaches the cecum
Term
How does the pancreas activity of a horse differ from other species, like dogs?
Definition
low enzyme content, low bicarb concentration, but will secrete in high volumes to compensate
Term
Haustral contractions are responsible for..
Definition
bolus segmentation
Term
True or False

large particles remain in the equine colon longer than smaller ones
Definition
true
Term
What percentage of blood is directed to the equine intestines?
Definition
30%
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