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The stomach passes into the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]], which is subdivided into three sections; the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]], the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and the [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]]. The small intestine recieves the ingested food from the stomach and is the main site of the chemical degradation and absorption of ingesta. Fats are exclusively broken down in this part of the alimentary tract. Carbohydrates and proteins that are not degraded in the small intestine are available for microbial fermentation in the large intestine. The wall of the small intestine produces enzymes for the digestion of protein, carbohydrate and fat. The [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]] also produces digestive enzymes to aid this process. The [[Gall Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|gall bladder]] produces bile which emulsifies fats for digestion. Absorption in the small intestine is facilitated by ridges in the small intestine and by the presence of villi and microvilli.  

The stomach passes into the [[Small Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|small intestine]], which is subdivided into three sections; the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]], the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and the [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]]. The small intestine recieves the ingested food from the stomach and is the main site of the chemical degradation and absorption of ingesta. Fats are exclusively broken down in this part of the alimentary tract. Carbohydrates and proteins that are not degraded in the small intestine are available for microbial fermentation in the large intestine. The wall of the small intestine produces enzymes for the digestion of protein, carbohydrate and fat. The [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]] also produces digestive enzymes to aid this process. The [[Gall Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|gall bladder]] produces bile which emulsifies fats for digestion. Absorption in the small intestine is facilitated by ridges in the small intestine and by the presence of villi and microvilli.  

The [[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|large intestine]] extends from the ileum of the small intestine to the anus. Water, electrolytes and nutrients are absorbed which concentrates the ingesta into faeces. Faeces are stored prior to defeacation. There is no secretion of enzymes and any digestion that takes place is carried out by microbes. All species have a large microbial population living in the large intestine, which is of particular importance to the [[Hindgut Fermenters - Anatomy & Physiology|hindgut fermenters]] sich as the horse. For this reason, hindgut fermenters have a more complex large intestine with highly specialised regions for fermentation.

The [[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|large intestine]] begins with the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] and extends the [[Anus - Anatomy & Physiology|anus]]. Water, electrolytes and nutrients are absorbed which concentrates the ingesta into faeces. Faeces are stored prior to defeacation. There is no secretion of enzymes and any digestion that takes place is carried out by microbes. All species have a large microbial population living in the large intestine, which is of particular importance to the [[Hindgut Fermenters - Anatomy & Physiology|hindgut fermenters]] sich as the horse. For this reason, hindgut fermenters have a more complex large intestine with highly specialised regions for fermentation.

*[[Camelid Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|The Camelid Stomach]]

*[[Camelid Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|The Camelid Stomach]]

 

*[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]]

*[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]]

*[[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|Rectum]]

*[[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|Rectum]]

*[[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|The Liver]]

*[[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|The Liver]]