18 Questions
What condition involves the stomach dilating and twisting around its central axis in dogs?
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
Which of the following can contribute to the development of megacolon?
Pelvic fractures
What can be a cause of gastric dilatation and volvulus in dogs?
Aerophagia
What are some possible factors that can lead to megacolon?
High physical activity and obesity
What is a consequence of gastric dilatation and volvulus in dogs?
Twisting of the stomach
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for megacolon?
High fiber diet
What can result in impairment of microbial digestion in animals?
Prolonged starvation
How quickly can 75% of a liquid marker be emptied from the stomach and reach the cecum?
2 hours
What are the primary functions associated with vomiting?
Motility, secretion, digestion
Which outward signs indicate nausea in animals?
Depression, hiding, yawning
What is projectile vomiting typically a result of?
Overloading
Which animals experience true vomiting according to the text?
Monogastric animals only
What is a common precipitating factor for the displacement of abomasum in dairy cattle?
Parturition
What age group has the greatest risk for abomasum displacement?
4-7 years
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for abomasum displacement?
High rumen volume
What gets displaced under the rumen and along the left abdominal wall during abomasum displacement?
Greater curvature of the abomasum
What contributes to the multifactorial hypomotility and gaseous distension of the abomasum?
Concurrent diseases
What causes a decrease in the volume of the abomasum during its displacement?
Compression of the abomasum
Explore the syndrome in dogs where the stomach dilates and twists, leading to various pathologic and physiologic changes. Learn about the causes and factors contributing to this condition.
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