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