15 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a pair of major salivary glands in domestic animals?
Sublingual salivary gland
In which animal is the parotid salivary gland related medially to the guttural pouch and occiptomandibular muscle?
Horse
What fills the retromandibular fossa caudal to the ramus of mandible and ventral to the wing of the atlas?
Parotid salivary gland
How is the shape of the parotid salivary gland in horses described?
Long quadrilateral with 4 angles and 2 surfaces
Which of the following is NOT a major salivary gland in domestic animals?
Von Ebners salivary gland
What is the initial opening of the alimentary canal?
Mouth
In which animal is the parotid salivary gland related medially to the guttural pouch and occiptomandibular muscle?
Horses
Which animal has a digestive system with a compound stomach (multiocular)?
Cattle
Which part of the digestive tract connects the pharynx to the stomach?
Esophagus
Which major salivary gland is NOT found in domestic animals?
Zygomatic salivary gland
What is the function of the pharynx in the digestive system?
It serves as a funnel-shaped muscle between the mouth and esophagus
Which part of the digestive tract is responsible for prehension and mastication of food?
Mouth
In which animals are the structures of the digestive system labeled as simple stomached (monolocular)?
Man, Dogs, Horses, and Pigs
Which of the following animals is an example of an omnivorous animal based on its food type?
Dogs
What is the main function of the liver in the digestive system?
Absorption of nutrients
Study Notes
Major Salivary Glands in Domestic Animals
- Major salivary glands in domestic animals include parotid, mandibular, and sublingual glands.
- An example of a gland that is NOT a major salivary gland in domestic animals is the zygomatic gland.
Parotid Salivary Gland Relations
- In horses, the parotid salivary gland is located medially to the guttural pouch and the occipitomandibular muscle.
- The parotid salivary gland in horses is described as having a triangular shape.
Digestive System Structure
- The initial opening of the alimentary canal is the mouth.
- The part of the digestive tract that connects the pharynx to the stomach is the esophagus.
Stomach Types in Animals
- Ruminants, such as cows and sheep, have a digestive system characterized by a compound stomach (multiocular).
- Animals classified as simple stomached (monolocular) include dogs and cats.
Functions of Digestive Structures
- The pharynx plays a crucial role in the digestive system by facilitating the passage of food from the mouth to the esophagus.
- The initial ingestion and chewing of food, known as prehension and mastication, occur in the mouth.
Omnivorous Animals
- An example of an omnivorous animal includes humans, as they consume a varied diet consisting of both plant and animal sources.
Main Functions of the Liver
- The liver is primarily responsible for the production of bile, metabolism of nutrients, detoxification, and storage of substances in the digestive system.
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