Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards

Question	Answer		Article
What processes occur in the caecum?	Microbial fermentation, absorption of VFAs and transportation of chyme		Link to Article
What are mass movements?	When large parts of the caecum have a peristaltic contraction at the same time to move chyme into the colon		Link to Article
What are the main histological differences of the caecum compared to the small intestine?	No villi; no submucosal glands; large lymphatic nodules in the lamina muscularis; and an increased number of mucous glands.		Link to Article
In which species does the most caecal microbial fermentation take place?	Equine species		Link to Article
How is the canine caecum unique?	It has no direct connection to the ileum		Link to Article
How many taenia does the pig's caecum have?	Three; ventral; lateral; and medial.		Link to Article