The Digestive System: Mouth Functions

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What is the primary function of incisors in the digestive process?

Grinding

Tearing

Biting (correct)

Cushing

In the ruminant animal's stomach, which chamber is responsible for partial digestion of grass?

Rumen (correct)

Omasum

Reticulum

Abomasum

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into maltose in the mouth of monogastric animals?

Pepsin

Lipase

Amylase (correct)

Trypsin

What is the role of saliva in the digestive process besides enzyme secretion?

Acting as a lubricant Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of premolars in the digestive system?

Grinding Signup and view all the answers

The process by which food is moved from the mouth to the stomach through involuntary muscular contractions is known as:

Peristalsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of bloat in cattle according to the text?

Foam formation due to white clover in early grass Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the ruminant regurgitates food back to the mouth for further chewing?

The reticulum Signup and view all the answers

What role does the small intestine play in digestion?

Breaking down proteins and aiding the final stage of digestion Signup and view all the answers

In symbiosis, what is the relationship between bacteria and cows in the rumen?

Bacteria feed off cellulose and provide cows with glucose Signup and view all the answers

What would a vet typically do to treat bloat in cattle?

Administer an antacid solution Signup and view all the answers

What condition in cattle can result from rumen pH falling below a pH of 5?

Excessive gas production Signup and view all the answers

Where does the majority of reabsorption of nutrients occur?

Ileum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

Reabsorption of water Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver in monogastric animals like pigs and humans?

Energy storage as glycogen Signup and view all the answers

Which organ converts excess ammonia into urea to be excreted?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary adaptation in chickens for feeding?

Beak Signup and view all the answers

Where are bile and pancreatic juices secreted in the digestive system?

Duodenum Signup and view all the answers

In young ruminants, where is milk brought for digestion initially?

Abomasum Signup and view all the answers

What happens in monogastric animals when energy levels are low?

Glycogen is stored as glucose Signup and view all the answers