Swine Digestive System Diagram

Questions and Answers

What is the role of the anus?

Filters blood from the digestive system

Where nutrient absorption takes place

Sphincter muscle at the end of the digestive tract (correct)

Produces insulin

What is the function of the rectum?

It is a short tube at the end of the large intestine where waste material is compressed into a solid form before being eliminated.

Where does digestion begin?

In the mouth.

What connects the mouth to the stomach?

The esophagus. Signup and view all the answers

What is the stomach's primary function?

To break food down chemically using acid and enzymes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the liver's function in the digestive system?

To filter blood from the digestive system. Signup and view all the answers

What hormone does the pancreas produce?

Insulin. Signup and view all the answers

Where does nutrient absorption take place?

In the small intestine. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the cecum?

It is a pouch attached to the intestines where fermentation happens in a monogastric animal. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the large intestine?

To absorb water and form feces. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Swine Digestive System

Anus: Sphincter muscle that marks the end of the digestive tract, controlling the expulsion of waste.
Rectum: Short tube at the terminus of the large intestine; compresses waste into solid form before elimination.
Mouth: Initial site of digestion where food is mechanically broken down and mixed with saliva, which contains enzymes.
Esophagus: Muscular conduit that transports food from the mouth to the stomach via peristalsis.
Stomach: Organ where food undergoes chemical breakdown through the action of acids and enzymes.
Liver: Vital organ that filters blood received from the digestive system, playing a key role in metabolism.
Pancreas: Produces insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels; also contributes digestive enzymes.
Small Intestine: Primary site for nutrient absorption, where digested food is absorbed into the bloodstream.
Cecum: Pouch connected to the intestines; serves as a fermentation site for food in monogastric animals.
Large Intestine: Responsible for absorbing water from indigestible food matter, ultimately forming feces for excretion.

Description

Test your knowledge of the swine digestive system with this quiz. Each card presents a term related to the digestive process, accompanied by its definition. Perfect for students studying animal biology or veterinary science.