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Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Different hormones, neurotransmitters and reflexes are involved in the complicated process of feeding in animals. Secretions and motility of the gastrointestinal tract are stimulated and carefully regulated by numerous factors, including environmental stimuli and the presence of food in different parts of the gastrointestinal tract from the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|oral cavity]] right through to the intestines.
When a harmful substance is ingested the body acts to eliminate it in different ways to prevent the animal becoming ill, for example, through [[Control of Feeding - Anatomy & Physiology#The Vomit Reflex|vomiting]] and [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]].
If one or more of the pathways in controlling feeding is damaged or inhibited, then problems such as obesity occurs.
==Feeding Methods==
==Feeding Methods==