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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The rabbit is a monogastric hindgut fermenter and is a herbivore. Microbes in the hindgut produce [[Volatile Fatty Acids|VFAs]] which are available to the animal for energy. Microbes also produce vitamins and protein, which are available only in minimal quantities as they are produced in the hindgut. Most microbial fermentation occurs in the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] (as opposed to the [[Equine Alimentary System  - Anatomy & Physiology|horse]] where most occurs in the colon). Rabbits usually eat at dusk.

The rabbit is a monogastric hindgut fermenter and is a herbivore. Microbes in the hindgut produce [[Volatile Fatty Acids|volatile fatty acids (VFAs)]] which are available to the animal for energy. Microbes also produce vitamins and protein, which are available only in minimal quantities as they are produced in the hindgut (see [[Hindgut Fermenters - Anatomy & Physiology|advantages and disadvantages of hid gut fermentation]]). Most microbial fermentation occurs in the [[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|caecum]] (as opposed to the [[Equine Alimentary System  - Anatomy & Physiology|horse]] where most occurs in the colon). Rabbits usually eat at dusk.

==[[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|Stomach]]==

==[[Monogastric Stomach - Anatomy & Physiology|Stomach]]==

A rabbit's small intestine functions similar to other animals, but there are anatomical differences. The caudal flexure of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] is long and coiled, and may be referred to as the transverse part of the duodenum.

A rabbit's small intestine functions similar to other animals, but there are anatomical differences. The caudal flexure of the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] is long and coiled, and may be referred to as the transverse part of the duodenum.

The sacculus rotundus exists at the ileocaecal junction. It is an enlargement of the [[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|large intestine]] and contains [[Lymphatic System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]].

The ''sacculus rotundus'' exists at the ileocaecal junction. It is an enlargement of the [[Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology|large intestine]] and contains [[Lymphatic System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|lymphoid tissue]].

==Large intestine==

==Large intestine==

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[[Category:Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology]]

[[Category:Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology]]

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